The Mighty (The Mighty)
Directed by: Peter ChelsomCast list: Sharon Stone, Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson
Country: USA
Year: 1998
Genres: Comedy / Drama /
Runtime: 101 min.
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Adapted from the novel "Freak the Mighty", by Rodman Philbrick, the film tells the story of the strong friendship between a young boy with Morquio's syndrome and an older boy who is always bullied because of his size. Kevin, an intelligent guy helps out Maxwell to improve his reading skills. In return, Maxwell takes him out for adventures. Being the social outcasts of the town, Kevin and Maxwell come to realize that they are similar to each other and accept that they are "freaks" and nothing will stop them.
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Subjects: Catalan language and literature / English language / Natural science and social sciences (Primary School) / Citizenship (Primary School) / Form class (Pastoral care) / Citizenship (Secondary School) / Literature /
Topics: education in human values / children, children’s rights / medicine, health / human relations, psychology, sociology / physical and cognitive disabilities or disorders / family, family relationships / educational world, coeducation, teacher-student relationships / human rights / death and grief / film adaptation of literary or graphic work / books and writing /
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