Which peice of entertainment influenced you to be more heroic, and how so?

[Deleted member 5865]

We've all seen stories featuring main characters that take pain for the sake of protecting others, even when they end up bloody and bruised because of it. While this kind of wish fufillment is cool and all, most people wouldn't go that far (and shouldn't be expected to). There are plenty of stories that feature more normal feats such as befrending those who're bullied, or helping those in need. In any case, are there any tv shows/movies/books/etc that influenced you to be more heroic, and how did you change as a result?

 

[Deleted member 15447]

Movies like Walter Mitty and Yes Man have semi-inspired a more outgoing and adventurous/courageous outlook (along with some big life changing events).

Skydiving, shark cage dive, solo overseas trips with no itinerary, being more open to meeting new people in social circles and even seemingly normal things like taking part in workplace costume/dress-up days etc.

I think 'normal' people in movies with a light hearted tone work best.

 

[Pirate Bae]

I started a criminal justice degree because of Olivia from Fringe, and finished it because it helped me discover my love for critical thinking, case study, and legal concepts in general.

 

[Neptonic]

Gurren Lagann was a huge confidence booster for me, and it made me think about believing in myself, others, and a cause, and how those are traits I want in myself.

 

[Aureon]

FFIX - You don't need a reason to help someone.

 

[Stowaway Silfer]

I guess Shonen manga/anime encourages me to stay fit/healthy and help out whenever I can.

 

[frankenstrat]

Gurren Lagann made me feel like I wanted to be a superhero.

 

[Earthstrike]

Recently, I discovered a series on youtube called extra history. You can see the episode list here.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyKYa0YJ_5Aq7g4bil7bnGi0A8gTsawu
Learning about historical leaders and what they did to change their empires, win their wars, etc certainly makes me want to be heroic. Of course wanting to be heroic and putting in the effort are too different things.

 

[CellarDoor]

Drive. The kid.

He's a loner. But he just doesn't care.

 

[Deleted member 15240]

I don't know about heroic but I just started watching Supergirl and its optimism, sincerity and earnestness are definitely helping me and inspiring me as I try to finally fight some pretty ugly inner demons.