10 Movies and TV Shows About Giving to Watch During Your Quarantine
We’re sure you’ve heard a million recommendations of what to watch on your go-to streaming service, but here’s a list that’s a little more specific that’ll warm your heart. Our working-from-home FGT team has rounded up some favorite movies about giving that you need to see.
You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh until you cry. Grab some tissue (or toilet paper) and add these must-sees to your queue.
It's a Wonderful Life (1964) “A man who has helped people all of his life. He does not realize the impact because it is just who he is. It inspires me to want to be a person like that.” - Liza L., Executive Assistant
“Everyone had to come together to save the bank and themselves.” - Anonymous, Harmonious FGT Staff Member
“For me it was like karma. George helped people his whole life and then at the end when he was in need, the community came to his aid.” - Jennifer C., CEO & Founder
2. International House (1933) “Just the gift of laughter.” - Anonymous, Entertaining FGT Staff Member
3. Sullivan’s Travels (1941) “It is a satire about Hollywood's top director of comedies, played by Joel McCrea, who longs to make a socially relevant drama, but eventually learns that creating laughter is his greatest contribution to society.” - Anonymous, Animated FGT Staff Member
4. Pay it Forward (2000) “It's about human kindness, something we all can appreciate!” - Tennille F., Bookkeeper
5. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) “The entire premise reminds me of a quote from Henry David Thoreau - "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you imagined." This movie made me think about how some people don't have the confidence or means to pursue their needs or wants and sometimes need a little extra support. It reminds me to listen and look out for others who might just need the extra bit of help in taking steps forward in their lives. - Evelyn H., Community Outreach and Membership
6. Paddington 2 (2017) “The first one is excellent but not necessary to have seen in order to watch the second. Great, heartwarming family film!” - Lauren K., Development Associate
7. Up (2009) “Old man has to step up to save a little boy” - Anonymous, Heartfelt FGT Staff Member
8. Casablanca (1942) “Rick gives up love to make the world better. Oops, that gives away the ending…” - Anonymous, Whimsical FGT Staff Member
9. The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) “A movie about food and kindness :)” - Nikki S., Community Marketing Associate
10. Parks and Rec (2009-2015) “Even though it's a comedy about government, they don't mention the political affiliation of the main characters and senators of both parties are guest stars i.e Orin Hatch and Corey Booker were sitting side by side being friendly. The theme is that we help and serve each other.” - Anonymous, Humorous FGT Staffer