How Thirteen Lives Can Unite the World

In a society often divided by our differences, it’s easy to lose hope for humanity. While many work tirelessly to bring about education and open lines of dialogue in an effort to bring unity, there is something particularly remarkable about how a crisis can bring people together. Perhaps this is why there is a soft spot in my heart for inspiring movies based on real life events that demonstrate the goodness in humanity.

Mixed Take was invited to watch an advance screening of Ron Howard’s Thirteen Lives, a movie that recounts the incredible true story of the rescue of a boys’ soccer team trapped in the Tham Luang cave in Thailand, starring Viggo Mortensen and Colin Farrell. The film, while inspiring, also has its fair share of heart-pounding, claustrophobic moments. While I was given an entire movie theater seat, I only occupied the edge. The film captures the emotion of anxious parents, as they…