Tag: I’m Still Here

I'm Still HereYear: 2024Rating: PG-13Length: 137 minutes / 2.28 hours One of the nice things about more foreign films being nominated for the Best Picture Oscar is that I get to learn about the history of these countries. I know countries like Brazil haven’t had the most stellar history of politics, but movies like I’m Still Here (2024) provide a snapshot of what these unnerving times were like for their citizens. The unfortunate thing with these historical dramas is that I still feel disconnected from these events because they happened somewhere that I have little experience with. It’s educational, but that’s about it. With the rise of political movements that use military might to keep the public in a constant state of fear, I’m Still Here is an important movie to remind us that resistance is necessary but also risky. Standing up for what’s right isn’t always easy when you could find yourself disappeared by the party in power. That your family...