This curated list of biopics shines a light on the lives of individuals who have faced and fought against various forms of prejudice. From racial and gender discrimination to overcoming societal expectations, these films not only entertain but also educate, offering a window into the resilience of the human spirit. Each film in this collection provides a unique perspective on the struggle against prejudice, making them not just stories, but lessons in courage and determination.
42 (2013)
Description: The story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American Major League Baseball player, and the prejudice he faced in breaking the color barrier.
Fact: The film was named after Robinson's jersey number, which was retired by all MLB teams.
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The Danish Girl (2015)
Description: Based on the life of Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of sex reassignment surgery, this film delves into themes of gender identity and societal prejudice.
Fact: Eddie Redmayne was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role.
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The Iron Lady (2011)
Description: A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the UK, and the gender and political prejudices she faced.
Fact: Meryl Streep won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Thatcher.
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Selma (2014)
Description: A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
Fact: The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
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The Butler (2013)
Description: This film chronicles the life of Cecil Gaines, an African-American butler who served in the White House through several presidencies, witnessing firsthand the civil rights movement and the fight against racial prejudice.
Fact: Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker both received Academy Award nominations for their performances in this film.
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The Help (2011)
Description: Set in the 1960s, this film explores the lives of African-American maids working in white households in Mississippi, highlighting racial prejudice and the beginnings of the civil rights movement.
Fact: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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The King's Speech (2010)
Description: King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer with the help of an unorthodox speech therapist, touching on themes of class prejudice and personal struggle.
Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
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The Imitation Game (2014)
Description: A biopic of Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the German Enigma code during World War II, exploring themes of homosexuality and societal prejudice.
Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Turing.
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Hidden Figures (2016)
Description: The story of three African-American women mathematicians who played a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program, highlighting the racial and gender discrimination they faced.
Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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Milk (2008)
Description: The life of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., and his fight against homophobia and for gay rights.
Fact: Sean Penn won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Harvey Milk.
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