Forrest Gump True Story: Every Historical Event & How Accurate They Are
As Forrest Gump explores the life of the titular character, he finds himself in the midst of some of the biggest historical events of the 1960s and '70s, but how accurate are the film’s portrayals? Forrest Gump premiered in 1994 to intense critical acclaim, eventually winning the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Actor for Tom Hanks. Though a cultural phenomenon at the time, Forrest Gump has continued to polarize audiences as some believe it a hollow ode to Baby Boomers and glorification of the 20th century, while others see it as a compelling tale of division and passion in American history.
Forrest Gump tells the story of a simple-minded man from Alabama with extraordinary talents and a kind heart throughout the latter half of the 20th century. As Forrest (Tom Hanks) navigates life on his own and the world around him, his one constant is his love for Jenny (Robin Wright). Forrest goes on to play football at the University of Alabama, fight in the Vietnam War, meet multiple presidents and found BubbaGump Shrimp. Though he never truly ends up with Jenny, she reveals they have a son, and after her death, he will be the way she remains with Forrest.
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Forrest is essentially a neutral tour guide through the second half of the 20th century, comedically involved in some of the most controversial and notable historical events without having a solid opinion about their politics. While Jenny becomes actively involved or a victim to some of the significant phenomena, Forrest is taken along for the ride with little agency or awareness of their importance. While Forrest Gump uses real historical events as a way to introduce Forrest and his acquaintances as
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