Involuntary Self-Isolation: Stranded On a Desert Island in “Sweetheart”
Sweetheart provides a stark example of self-isolation taken to its extreme.

On a sunny weekend in the People’s Square in Shanghai, parents gather to arrange potential dates for their child, with discussions started through signs stating their child’s age, height, education and home town. By talking to professional matchmakers and mothers at the dating market, this documentary provides an insight into the importance of a child’s marriage to parents in Chinese society.
Sweetheart provides a stark example of self-isolation taken to its extreme.
Growing up with a lot of siblings, young Beth felt ignored her immediate family. Uncle Frank made her feel seen, heard, and accepted.
I hadn’t heard of it either until recently—and yet, it’s one of the highest grossing movies of all time.
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It’s almost the end of the first month of 2021, and just over a week since the U.S. saw a new president take office. In light of the occasion, some of us highlighted our favorite political films below!
One of the great achievements of this film is its ability to challenge the mind and to force you to try to process information in a different way than you’re used to.