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Philadelphia (AIDS and Homosexuality) Background information Philadelphia is an American drama film about HIV/AIDS and homosexuality in 1993. It was written by Ron Nyswaner, directed by Jonathan Demme and stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. The films main plot is about a homosexual with AIDS (Andrew played by Tom Hanks) who is fired from his law firm after gaining a big promotion. Andrew Beckett claims that he was fired because his employers were prejudice towards himself and his disease. He decides to hire a lawyer to take his case to court. At the end, Andrew gets the awards with the support of his family and lawyer. Hanks won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Andrew Beckett in the film, while the song Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Questions for Thoughts Read these questions first before you watch the movie. They are designed to inspire your thinking in the viewing process, though you don’t have to remember them all. Your group and classroom discussions may also be based on them. Why does Andrew go to the hospital for a blood test? What seems to be his problem? He may infected with AIDS, he has to go to the hospital for a blood test to make sure whether it is taken bad. Why does the law firm Wyant Wheeler give the High Line case to Andrew? The law firm Wyant Wheeler believe that Andrew has the abilities to win the case. When shaking hands with Andrew, Walter Kenton notices the lesion on Andrew’s face. How does he react? Does Andrew tell him what it is? Why? He ask Andrew what it is. Andrew lies to him, because he want to hide his disease. Why does the High Line complaint suddenly vanish during Andrew’s leave? Does this happen accidentally? Why? They want to fire Andrew. it is not a accident, the management ask an emplyees to hide the complaint and erase the file form Andrews computer, so they can accuse Andrew of breach of duty and then fire him. What is the relationship between Andre