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the movie is remarkable

posted 18 years ago by ladyd445
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The movie is a remarkable true story about a young girl named Liz who had the strive to achieve! Liz came from nothing, a family who was poverty striken, parents who were drug addits, and a mother who was dying from aids. Despite the negative features listed in Liz's life, she had motivation and determination to strive for more. Liz's family eventually deteriorates, her mother dies and her and her sister are taken away placed in foster care by the police. Liz takes control of herself and her life and starts going to school, receiving a scholarship to Harvard University. Liz demonstrates to viewers that one can come from the worst conditions and still strive to achieve for more

[–] Tiffy70103 18 years ago

I have to say this...after watching this movie I felt lazy. I feel that all those people that actually have a family a place to live and parents that our healthy and stuff they can do anything just like this girl did. I seriously felt like I was crap bc here's this girl sleeping anywhere and graduated from high school in 2 years and she got to Harvard! Harvard! Not any other school but one of the best in the country! I just feel lazy...

It's not premarital sex if your not planning on getting married.

[–] Drumchick34 17 years ago

^^^^ I agree with you so much! I feel like a spoiled, lazy brat after watching it!lol

[–] BigChairGirl1985 17 years ago

Before watching this movie, I had my doubts, & thought I'd never see my
college diploma. Liz Murray's courage in the face of hard times helped not only to motivate me in my studies, but also to appreciate my family more.

"In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart."-Anne Frank

[–] paulfan3 17 years ago

After watching this movie I realize that I do not have the God given right to complain about my childhood. I had a roof over my head and food to eat. To worry about materialistic stuff seems like a luxury.

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