# Philadelphia (1993)

> A gay Philadelphia lawyer living with AIDS challenges his powerful former firm in court, forcing his reluctant advocate to confront homophobia and institutional injustice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4956

## Facts

- Runtime: 126 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Jonathan Demme
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Antonio Banderas, Ron Vawter, Robert Ridgely, Charles Napier
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107818/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, compassionate, somber, socially conscious viewing, discussion night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and justice in the face of discrimination and illness.

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