The power of giving can lift you up when you are down. So can movies, says motivational specialist, movie lover and Do Gooder, Emmanuel Lopez-Motivatorman. In this 6 part post series, Emmanuel shares with us some of his favourite movies that inspire giving.

Here are 3 more films from my list of 15 movies to inspire you to be a more thoughtful, altruistic person:

10) Ocean’s 13 2007

This 3rd part in the movie trilogy is more like a Robin Hood story where they steal from the rich and give to the poor. See the fun scenes near the end where the thieves give millions of dollars away!

11) Pay It Forward 2000

This powerful movie illustrates the amazing model of committing 3 random acts of kindness and having those 3 individuals do the same with others. It shows how fast a chain reaction of good deeds can spread and help change the world. And the concept all originated from a young boy played by Haley Joel Osment.

12) Peaceful Warrior 2006

A young gymnast is taught how to achieve his dreams and goals by first changing his selfish attitude. Nick Nolte’s character is a mystical mentor who helps him while working at a service station. His occupation at a gas station is a powerful metaphor for an important life message for being of service to others. And there’s one scene where he literally gives someone the shirt off his back!

Let these movies help you visualize how you can give to someone today! For more movie ideas to help invoke the power of giving in you, please see the next blog post.

See Part 1 for complete list of movies

Emmanuel Lopez aka Motivatorman is an award-winning illustrator, recording artist and motivational specialist. The Washington Post has featured his blog as a recommended resource for motivational tips and inspiring movie examples. Emmanuel offers empowering keynotes and seminars to organizations to help build optimistic mindsets during the current economic challenges. More info: www.motivatorman.com

Come back to the Do Gooder Daily one week from today for Part 6 of 15 Inspiring Movies About Giving.