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film
4.933335
Average: 4.9 (15 votes)

An uplifting and entertaining film based on a true story of an unlikely relationship which highlights the very best of human nature.  The reciprocal compassion and non-judgemental attitude between the carer and the cared for are inspiring.

film
4.90909
Average: 4.9 (11 votes)

The British Council and Sasol’s Definitely Able conference and ILHAM art exhibition took place at the Museum of Islamic Art on March 17 2015 under the patronage of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums.

book
5
Average: 5 (6 votes)

When I read the book, I realized that many of the problems we are experiencing in personal and professional relationships could be solved if we had the ability to communicate to others with empathy. 

film
5
Average: 5 (6 votes)

This is a really interesting film by the director of Hollywood blockbusters like Ace Ventura, The Nutty Professor, and Bruce Almighty, after he had a life-transforming accident.

book
5
Average: 5 (5 votes)

There’s something about this book that breaks down the wall of fiction and leaves the reader feeling viscerally overwhelmed by what they‘ve just read.

book
5
Average: 5 (5 votes)

‘I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.’

film
5
Average: 5 (5 votes)

What is empathy? And what makes a great empathy film? Perhaps one in which the medium itself creates an empathetic experience - puts you inside someone else's metaphorical shoes.

film
5
Average: 5 (4 votes)

10 min animation on empathy from the acclaimed RSA Animate series. Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric explains how we can help drive social change by stepping outside ourselves. 

book
4.8
Average: 4.8 (5 votes)

Maus is a classic graphic novel based on the author’s experience of interviewing his father Vladek about his experiences during World War II, when he and Art Spiegelman’s mother Anya, who subsequently committed suicide, were interned in a concentration camp.

film
5
Average: 5 (3 votes)
CoorDown (Italy's national organisation for people with Down Syndrome) and Saatchi & Saatchi made this 2.5 minute advert in response to a letter from a pregnant mother.   

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