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The Films That Formed Me
I was born with Cerebral Pasley which makes it hard to move and speak easily, though I am thankful to have no cognitive delays. Due to my circumstances, media has always played a huge part in how I experience the outside world. This was especially true when I was a child. I’ve always been enchanted by gallant ideals, correcting injustice, chivalry, and deep, soul-binding love. These are some of the films that formed me.
Star Wars — The Skywalker Saga
When I was four years old my parents got me a VHS tape of Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope. I remember sitting at a little wood table playing with my medieval action figures and when my mother started the tape I was instantly taken by what was on the screen. Over the course of a few minutes, I slowly lowered the action figures and instead just watched the movie in a fantastical trance. Ever since that first viewing I have been obsessed with all things Star Wars as the series took me to a galaxy far, far away which allowed me to dream about what one day could be possible for my own life.
Camelot (1967)
When I was only three years old my parents introduced me to Camelot as a response to my love for medieval…
