The film "Forest Gump" tells the story of the life of Forest Gump, a man with a low IQ who finds himself in the middle of many significant historical events. Forest's life is marked by his innocence, good intentions, and his love for Jenny, a girl he met in childhood. Despite his mental limitations, Forest achieves great things, including becoming a star football player, a war hero, and a successful businessman.
The film follows Forest's journey from his childhood in Alabama to his college days, where he becomes a football star, to his service in the Vietnam War, and finally to his success as a shrimp boat captain. Along the way, he meets many famous people, including Elvis Presley, Lyndon B. Johnson, and John F. Kennedy.
Forest's love for Jenny is a constant theme throughout the film. Despite her troubled past and her struggles with addiction, Forest remains devoted to her, and the two eventually get married and have a son. However, Jenny's health declines, and she eventually dies, leaving Forest to raise their son alone.
The film ends with Forest's son starting school, and Forest reflecting on the lessons he has learned throughout his life. The film's iconic feather, which has been a recurring symbol throughout the story, is seen floating away, symbolizing the start of a new chapter in the life of Forest's son.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "Forest Gump" is being discussed.
2. Forest Gump is a man with a low IQ who narrates his life story.
3. Forest's mother always said that life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.
4. Forest had a childhood friend named Jenny, who was the only one who treated him kindly.
5. Forest and Jenny would often sit together in a huge tree.
6. Jenny's father was abusive, and Forest would sometimes hide to protect her.
7. Forest was sent to live with his grandmother after Jenny's father's abuse was reported.
8. Forest was a talented runner and was recruited by the college football team.
9. Forest played football in college and was awarded a scholarship.
10. Forest was drafted into the army and served in Vietnam.
11. In Vietnam, Forest met a fellow soldier named Benjamin "Bubba" Blue.
12. Bubba taught Forest about the shrimping business and they became friends.
13. Forest was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism in Vietnam.
14. Forest met President John F. Kennedy as part of the college football team.
15. Forest was interviewed on television and met John Lennon.
16. Forest met up with his old friend Lieutenant Dan, who had lost his legs in the war.
17. Forest and Lieutenant Dan started a shrimping business together.
18. Forest became a millionaire and invested in Apple.
19. Forest's mother died of cancer.
20. Forest met up with Jenny again, who had a son named Forest.
21. Forest married Jenny, but she died soon after due to an unknown virus.
22. Forest raised his son, who was also named Forest.
23. Forest regularly visits Jenny's grave and talks to her.
24. Forest's son starts school, and Forest accompanies him, just like his mother did for him.
Note: Some of these facts may be mentioned multiple times in the text, but I have only listed each fact once in the above list.