It has often been stated that every film, whether it be a fictional story or a biographical documentary, is political in nature. While movies that reflect on timely sociocultural issues have always been a driving force of cinema, recently this type of appeal has translated into massive success in terms of audience interest at the box office. Stories that have gone the extra mile to break the mold of societal and cultural norms are fueling a phenomenon in which social change is essentially being commoditized for moviegoers. Viewers are not only being drawn to the novelty of watching a film from a different cultural point of view, but they are also inspired to buy a ticket and become a part of history, doing what they can to support the paradigm shifts in Hollywood standards.
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