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Philadelphia

By Janell Hazelwood | Published January 13, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Philadelphia One of the first mainstream films to address issues of homosexuality and AIDS in the workplace, this film stars Denzel Washington as lawyer Joe Smith, who takes on the case of Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks), a man fired because of his HIV status. Based on the true story of how a man successfully takes on a powerhouse law firm on allegations of AIDS discrimination, Philadelphia is a landmark drama highlighting a major change in workers' rights laws and teaching lessons of humility, fearlessness, understanding and professionalism.

Philadelphia

One of the first mainstream films to address issues of homosexuality and AIDS in the…