Movie-Arranged

This 2007 movie, though small in scope, was very good with its premise...At a New York school, 2 young teachers meet, one Muslim and one an Orthodox Jew. Many expect them to dislike each other, but they find themselves developing a friendship based on all the presumptions people make about them.

As they get to know each other, they find another commonality, they both live in a culture that arranges their marriage. And this tie binds their frienship, as they share each other's stories of bad picks and meetings with potential husbands.

Both actresses in Arranged are exceptional. Both show a naturalness and an array of emotions, that seem true. That both characters show their cultures in a mostly positive light, and that their journey into friendship is not without some bumps, also seems very true.

They are not trying to change the world, but in forming their friendship, they are, in a small way. Because really, if people are friends, in opposing cultures, that is a small miracle...maybe a start to changing the world after all.