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Thomas Jeffrey Hanks (born July 9, 1956) is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, Hanks is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is widely regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks made his breakthrough with leading roles in the comedies Splash (1984) and Big (1988). He won two consecutive Academy Awards for Best Actor for starring as a gay lawyer suffering from AIDS in Philadelphia (1993) and a young man with below-average IQ in Forrest Gump (1994). Hanks collaborated with film director Steven Spielberg on five films: Saving Private Ryan (1998), Catch Me If You Can (2002), The Terminal (2004), Bridge of Spies (2015), and The Post (2017), as well as the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers, which launched him as a director, producer, and screenwriter. Hanks' other notable films include the romantic comedies Sleepless in Seattle (1993) and You've Got Mail (1998); the dramas Apollo 13 (1995), The Green Mile (1999), Cast Away (2000), Road to Perdition (2002), and Cloud Atlas (2012); and the biographical dramas Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Captain Phillips (2013), Sully (2016), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019). He has also appeared as the title character in the Robert Langdon film series, and has voiced Sheriff Woody in the Toy Story film series. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Hanks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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for Malcolm Muggeridge in Mother Teresa: The Saint, The Controversy, The Legacy
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In the heart of Calcutta, Mother Teresa's mission to serve the poorest of the poor shines as a beacon of hope. Her unwavering dedication to the suffering earns her the status of a saintly figure, celebrated worldwide. However, a more nuanced story lies beneath the surface. "Mother Teresa: The Saint, The Controversy, The Legacy" unravels this tale of contradiction and complexity. It explores the allegations of financial impropriety, subpar medical care, and ethical dilemmas that have shadowed her missions. It also sheds light on her controversial relationships with figures like Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier and scandal-hit financier Charles Keating. The film doesn't shy away from portraying Mother Teresa as a human being with flaws, doubts, and difficult choices. It captures her unwavering faith and unrelenting drive to alleviate suffering, while also examining the compromises she may have made in the process.
