I just saw this today.

I don't tend to get emotional about films but I had tears in my eyes quite a few times. It's a pretty powerful film (and not just because the James Taylor song).
It really hits you ya know, on many levels. And it didn't have to do it with death or racism or persecution that we all see getting the academy awards. Family, freedom, and love was enough. I'm glad it ended the way it did.

"the day I tried to live, I learned that I was alive"