Hey babes. I tend to watch a lot of movies, my favourite type of movies are ones that inspire me. So I decided that I am going to tell you films that have inspired me and why. I hope you go and watch the movies I recommend and find them inspiring as well.
1. Sharkwater - Rob Stewart
This film changed my whole life. I can't really explain how much this movie and the director means to me in words. I've always loved animals and nature, this film just showed them to me in a new light. Sharks became my favourite animal, I found myself defending them frequently. I also found myself becoming more aware of nature and the effects humans have on this beauty we call earth. I would like to say that I am an activist for animals and an environmentalist but to truly be those I think I need to do more. This film inspires me to do more.
2. Revolution- Rob Stewart
Basically anything Rob Stewart was apart of I love, unfortunately he passed away during a dive at the end of January/beginning of February. This filmed is like the non official sequel to Sharkwater. Sharkwater focused on sharks, this film looks at the earth. Unfortunately this film does not get as much recognition as it should.
3. Blackfish
I think it's safe to say that this film has inspired many people, or at least enraged many. The way Seaworld treats their animals still baffles me to this day. I will never understand how someone can be so cruel to an innocent animal. I find myself checking up on Seaworld often, I will never understand how Seaworld still has customers. Like the past two films and the next one, this film inspires me to do something. It makes me want to dedicate my life to activism for animals and the earth.
4. The Cove
Obviously, I have a soft spot for animals. I learnt so much from this film (and the others). This film is about Japan and how they kill/capture Dolphins in a terrible way. It hurts my heart to watch films like this but awareness is power, knowledge is power. I hope one day I can do something for these poor animals.
5. Lets Be Cops
I am aware that this sounds dumb but this film really inspired me. It inspired me to do what I want with my life. It showed me that if I want something I have to work for it. Although I already knew that somehow this comedy made it seem like such profound advice.
6. Chasing Ice
Woah, this film is beautiful (as are the others). This film focuses on the environment and the melting glaciers. It is actually unbelievable how much our glaciers have melted, to be quite frank, it's disgusting. This film features some time-lapses which are one of my favourite types of filmography. I feel like a broken record, constantly saying that a film has inspired me want to do more and make a change; but that is exactly what this film has done.
7. Snowden
More of a mainstream film, however, there is an incredible story told. In case you don't know, Snowden is based on a mans life. You don't see many people defying the government in this way. I didn't so much find the fact that information was leaked inspirational, I found the reason Snowden leaked the information inspirational. Snowden did what he truly believed, no matter the consequences, that within itself is immensely inspirational.
8. Soul Surfer
I think this one is pretty self explanatory... Also, surfing is pretty fucking rad.
9. The Wolf of Wall Street
I don't really know why I loved this movie so much but it inspired me so much to want to work on wall street which would not go well for me. I love Leo, his acting is impeccable.
10. Dolphin Tale
I think I could just put the crying face emoji and everyone would understand. This is such a sweet story. I love how the main character was so young and made such a big change. Working in an aquarium like the one in the movie would be the ultimate dream. Not gonna lie, the sequel was pretty goddamn good too. This story is so inspirational.
I think that is enough for now, maybe one day I will make another post. I hope you babes go and check out these amazing films.
~ Kat
