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The SimpleGiving.com Movie List

We search for movies that inspire, educate, and motivate those of us who are attempting to make a difference in the world. The following movies come with the recommendation of SimpleGiving.com. If you know of a movie that might fit the description, please let us know.

Recommendation for November 2014

Making the Crooked Straight

Follows Dr. Rick Hodes on his journey to help Ethiopian children.

Recommendation for August 2014

Darfur Now

Describes the lives of six people who are striving to end the suffering in Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur.

Recommendation for May 2014

Emmanuel's Gift

Follows the life of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, born disabled, in his attempt to bicycle across Ghana.

Recommendation for February 2014

Paper Clips

Documentary about students at a Tennessee school who undertake a project to grasp the enormity of the Holocaust.

Recommendation for November 2013

Blindsight

Inspirational documentary that follows six blind Tibetan teenagers as they embark on a climbing expedition up 23,000-foot Lhakpa Ri-- near Mt. Everest in the Himalayas.

Recommendation for August 2013

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai

One person can make a difference

Recommendation for May 2013

Team Everest: A Himalayan Journey

Chonicles the largest group of people with disabilities attempt to reach Everest Base Camp.

Recommendation for February 2013

Freedom Writers

Captures first-year teacher Erin Gruwell's battle to get through to a classroom of unruly students.

Recommendation for November 2012

The English Surgeon

Intimate portrait of brain surgeon Henry Marsh's struggle to provide hope in a Ukrainian hospital.

Recommendation for August 2012

Smile Pinki

Moving account of the orgnization SMILETRAIN's effort to help children with cleft lip and cleft palate.

Recommendation for May 2012

Whale Wars

Dramatic series capturing Paul Watson and his organization Sea Sheperds in their fight against whaling.

Recommendation for February 2012

The Blind Side

Incredible true story of All-American football star Michael Oher.

Recommendation for November 2011

Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)

Presents the incredible true story of Oskar Schindler who saved the lives of more than a thousand Jews during the Holocaust.

Recommendation for September 2011

Amazing Grace

Based on a true story, this historical drama tells the story of William Wilberforce, an 18th-century English politician who fought for the abolition of slavery.

Recommendation for July 2011

Yesterday

Beautiful movie that shows a human side to the AIDS epidemic in Africa.

Recommendation for April 2011

The Boys of Baraka

Documentary of four inner-city American boys who are sent to an experimental boarding school in rural Kenya.

Recommendation for January 2011

Coach Carter

This movie (based on a true story) tells the inspirational tale of a high school basketball coach who locked the boys out of the gym until they focused on their schoolwork.

Recommendation for September 2010

Gandhi

Chronicles the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi.

Recommendation for May 2010

Pay It Forward

A fun movie about a young boy who attempts to make the world a better place.

Recommendation for January 2010

Hotel Rwanda

This movie (based on a true story) tells the story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who saved the lives of over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda.

Recommendation for November 2009

Remember the Titans

A moving story of a high school football coach who tries to improve race relations at a high school.

Recommendation for July 2009

Darwin's Nightmare

Documentary about the introduction of a predator fish into Tanzania's Lake Victoria and the ripple effects this causes throughout the environment and various communities.

Recommendation for March 2009

Awakenings

Based on the real life story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, "Awakenings" tells the story of a doctor who refuses to give up on his comatose patients.

Recommendation for October 2008

Born into Brothels

Explores the lives of a group of children living in Calcutta's red light district.

Recommendation for June 2008

Amelie

The charming tale of a waitress who dedicates herself to helping others find happiness.

Recommendation for February 2008

POV: Lost Boys of Sudan

Gripping documentary about young refugees from the Sudanese conflict.