Slumdog Millionaire

Have you seen this movie?

If not, you must go ... TODAY!

It's not an 'easy' movie to watch. There are 'scenes' - it's NOT appropriate for children of any age.

But it's true.

I can't say it's a 'true story,' but it truly depicts the lives of so many kids here in India.

I have to say, watching that movie and then walking out onto the streets here IN India was a little jolting.

When I see every child on the street now, I look around to see if I see some guy that they are working for. To see if I can see what's 'really' going on. It's so sad. I knew this was the case before I watched the movie, but seeing this visually before my eyes just about sent me overboard! It drives me to my knees to pray for more ways to reach those in such need. I know I can't do it all, but I know that we are here for a reason. We are here to reach as many as we can, one by one!

The best part about this movie is the inspiration of Salim, the main character.

Yes, he is from the slums, he didn't have any of the opportunities of most kids his age, he lived a very difficult life - but he made it! Not just because of the money he won, but it's clear that he made good choices for himself to better himself and not fall into a destructive path even though he had been through so much.

He was able to tackle adversity and come out on top. He was smart, he may not have had the best education but life taught him many things and he made himself better with each lesson he learned, no matter how hard it was.

I can't imagine living through even one of the life experiences they portrayed him living through, but there are real kids doing this every day.

I see them ... every day.

This movie depicts life, people, and the culture here to a "T". It's undeniable.

I am so glad it is getting the awards and attention that it is, it deserves all of that plus more.

And yes, our movie theater did have assigned seats and 'intermission' again. ;-)