Batkid Begins is a documentary about solidarity, support, and the power of media. It tells how a 5-year-old fighting leukemia, Miles, became Batman, and how San Fransisco was transformed into Gotham City for a day. It all hapened thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation, which aims at giving a sick children “some of their childhood back.”
The documentary follows the different team members that took part in the dream realization, and shows that what first was an ambitious idea, and nothing but a sick child’s dream, actually became an international attraction supported by thousands of strangers. Indeed, Miles’ story happened to resonate for many people, unleashing an insane media coverage: tweets, emails, phone calls, interviews, press articles, and so on. Batkid Begins achieves in relaying the momentum of solidarity the organizers experienced: as soon as the story got out, they became overwhelmed by messages of support, and people asking “what can I do?”
The documentary follows the different team members that took part in the dream realization, and shows that what first was an ambitious idea, and nothing but a sick child’s dream, actually became an international attraction supported by thousands of strangers. Indeed, Miles’ story happened to resonate for many people, unleashing an insane media coverage: tweets, emails, phone calls, interviews, press articles, and so on. Batkid Begins achieves in relaying the momentum of solidarity the organizers experienced: as soon as the story got out, they became overwhelmed by messages of support, and people asking “what can I do?”
This documentary shows some of the American mentality in a nutshell, as it appears to my French eyes: very supportive, getting excited over an idea they believe in, and getting to become a part of it -- in this case, posting on social media, and actually taking the time to show up, with handmade signs, joy and enthusiasm.
Batkid Begins explores -- voluntary or not -- the notion that what you give out of solidarity is actually returned to you in well-being; that helping others is actually helping yourself. The documentary leaves you with a strong sensation that nothing’s impossible; especially with the technology now surrounding us: a simple idea can go viral, and if people care, they will support you.
Grade: B+
Batkid Begins explores -- voluntary or not -- the notion that what you give out of solidarity is actually returned to you in well-being; that helping others is actually helping yourself. The documentary leaves you with a strong sensation that nothing’s impossible; especially with the technology now surrounding us: a simple idea can go viral, and if people care, they will support you.
Grade: B+
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