Beyond Borders makes a necessary compromise, telling the story of aid workers and their constant battle against governments with their own agendas and countries with compassion fatigue, by having the love interest and drama needed to get people watching. If this is the formula movies must adhere to in order to get audiences thinking, and more importantly acting about their internal messages, then so be it. And this is still more dramatic, more educational, and therefore more entertaining than the endless stream of American teen dramas which ultimately act by dumbing down audiences.
Angelina Jolie is to be commended for her role in this, not only as an actor, but for using her position and her influence to draw attention to issues that desperately need it. Jolie's work with UNHCR and various charities show she is not just in it for the publicity!
Angelina Jolie is to be commended for her role in this, not only as an actor, but for using her position and her influence to draw attention to issues that desperately need it. Jolie's work with UNHCR and various charities show she is not just in it for the publicity!