We are just at the beginning of a new year. In this time of new beginnings, hopefully you are still maintaining some of those resolutions that you made. This is a time to move forward or a time for starting over completely. Why not try a little cinematic encouragement with this list of movies about people making the most of new beginnings in their lives?
Les Miserables (2012)
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