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Forrest Gump
Alias:
Tom Hanks - Benchtime Storyteller
Brand:
The Minifig Co
Year:
2018
Theme:
Movies and TV
Biography:
Forrest Gump is the titular protagonist of the 1994 film *Forrest Gump*, directed by Robert Zemeckis. The character, portrayed by Tom Hanks, is a man with a low IQ but a remarkably good heart and an uncanny ability to be present during significant historical events.
Born and raised in Greenbow, Alabama, Forrest's life is marked by both adversity and extraordinary luck. He overcomes leg braces to become a football star at the University of Alabama. He then serves in the Vietnam War, earning a Medal of Honor for his bravery.
Throughout his life, Forrest unknowingly influences pop culture and historical happenings. He inspires a dance craze, invests in Apple Computer, and inadvertently exposes the Watergate scandal. His simple worldview and unwavering kindness endear him to many, and he becomes an unlikely symbol of American perseverance and the unpredictable nature of life.
Forrest's primary motivation revolves around his love for Jenny Curran, his childhood friend. His unwavering dedication to her and his eventual acceptance of her choices form the emotional core of the film.
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