The star power of Tom Hanks is undeniable.
The affection audiences have for him is so powerful that earlier this year he had a movie that grossed over $100 million worldwide, which was sold with a poster that conveyed two things: he’s grumpy and his name is Otto.
Whether it’s comedy or drama, Hanks’ appeal has lasted decades.
One movie tapped into that appeal in order to talk about one of the most pressing issues of the time.
Philadelphia is not only the movie that won Hanks his first Oscar, but a movie that started conversations people were not willing to have.
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