"Some of these people make me sick. But a law's been broken here. You do remember the law, don't you? "

It is far and few between that a movie comes along that is so poignant, raw and inspiring. A movie that leaves you gripping at the edge of your seat as you watch inhumane things happen to individuals. Looking for a film to encompass all of this? then watch Philadelphia. Released in 1993 starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, this movie demonstrates the impact the HIV/AIDS epidemic had on this country when it first hit. This movie is truly a masterpiece about justice and the fight for equality. It was an interesting ploy to cast a black and white male in the lead roles. The white male, Tom Hanks, experiencing the discrimination of having the HIV/AIDS virus, while the black man, Denzel Washington, is man moving above the discrimination he has experienced to reach success. It is interesting to watch the relationship between the two men unfold as the film progresses. Watching this movie, I feel in love with the actor's script. Some of the lines were so sharp, that I felt my soul enrage in anger, fear, happiness and disappointment. I found the script so good that I had to include some of my favorite quotes:

-"I didn't raise my kids to sit in the back of the bus. You get in there, and you fight for your right, ok?"

-"But, I don't consider myself any different from anyone who has this disease. I'm not guilty. I'm not innocent. I'm just trying to survive."

-"In this courtroom, Mr. Miller, justice is blind to matters of race, creed, color, religion and sexual orientation." "With all due respect your honor, we don't live in this court room though, do we?"