The Movies All Young Men Should Watch

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I hold firmly to the belief that all young men need to have a certain lexicon of knowledge and understanding to fully participate in today’s world. I also believe that some of that knowledge and understanding can be reinforced by film.

Not all films. Some films.

In support of that belief, I’ve created a list of movies I think all teenage boys should watch before they turn 16 – and then discuss with a male mentor.

1.      Always – Things don’t always turn out as you expected – but God always has a plan. And true friends are a gift to treasure.

2.      Apollo 13 – An object lesson in why it’s important to stay calm under pressure.

3.      The Bridge on the River Kwai – Duty, honor, courage. Enough said.

4.      Casablanca – Real men do the right thing – even when it hurts.

5.      Hidalgo – A great story about guts, honor and what it really means to “belong.”

6.      Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas) – A look into the real hell of war and why we shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of the past.

7.      The Man from Snowy River – The world doesn’t owe you anything – you have to make your own way. A great example of quiet strength and self control.

8.      Men of Honor – The title says it all.

9.      Miracle – To lead you first have to learn to follow. Hard work and discipline pay off. Never give up!

10.  Raiders of the Lost Ark – Proof that being a student of history really is cool! And it takes guts to face your fears.

11.  The Right Stuff – It’s one thing to be smart and another to be courageous, but it’s all-together something else when you combine the two.

12.  Sahara – More proof that studying history can payoff.

13.  Secondhand Lions – Being a real man is more than genetics. And real men treat women with respect.
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