
Won't Back Down
PG, 2012, 20th Century Fox
Director:
Daniel Barnz
Starring:
Holly Hunter, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Rosie Perez, Ving Rhames, Viola Davis
Plot:
Two determined mothers, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.
1
Struggling student quits due to lack of support
Themes: Discouraged, Encouragement, Failure, Giving Up, Support
2
Woman copes by self-inflicting pain
Themes: Coping, Emotions, Facing Trials, Frustration, Gossip
3
Man refuses to wait for others to fix problem
Themes: Action, Apathy, Complacency, Confronting Evil, Problems, Waiting
4
Woman relying on luck is disappointed
Themes: Desires, Disappointment, Luck, Prayer, Trusting God
5
Woman refuses to quit, despite overwhelming odds
Themes: Challenges, Determination, Discouraged, Giving Up, Impossible Odds, Perseverance, Quitting
6
Petitioners rejected repeatedly before finding support
Themes: Determination, Endurance, Overcoming Challenges, Persistence, Rejection
8
Mother's burden of guilt released by son's forgiveness
Themes: Confession, Forgiveness, Guilt, Mistakes, Regrets, Remorse
9
Mother perseveres to get disabled daughter support
Themes: Disabled, Encouragement, Limitations, Parenting, Persistence, Support