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Forrest Gump is a film that portrays the life of a man who has borderline intellectual functioning, from when he was young, all through his adulthood. Forrest was the victim of ongoing bullying and abuse from the mean-spirited children in his area. The movie shows the challenges he faced and how he overcame them, some with luck, but others with his ability; despite the fact that he has an IQ of 75.
The story plays off in a series of decades in the life of Forrest Gump, a slow-witted yet athletically prodigious man from Alabama that had an influence on the later half of the 20th century in the United States. Forrest as a child was bullied and had rough times growing up; his relationships were limited by his lower intelligence and compromised social skills. His mother Sally Field played a very big role in his life: teaching him, looking after him and furthermore helping him understand the true way of life. Forrest had an IQ of 75, and was not admitted into public school until his mother slept with the principle. Due to a crooked spine, Forrest was forced to wear leg braces that made it difficult for him to walk. Although Forrest was bullied he had many obstacles growing up. He was a very talented runner, football player, served in the United States Marine Core, man of his word and had a very loving and caring personality. Forrest had a positive influence on a number of people’s lives growing up such as: his friends in the Marines, Jenny the girl he grew up with and later the mother of his son, and also his mother Sally.
Like named above Forrest helped shape the 20th century. Even though Forrest had an IQ of 75, luck was on his side. He was the one that introduced the famous dance to young Elvis Presley, the 1st investor in “Apple “and created the symbol of a very well knows smiley T-Shirt today, but he did a few things not by chance or luck, but by pure skill. He was an excellent athlete, excelling in sports such as running, football and even table tennis. He

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