Philadelphia is a groundbreaking courtroom drama that tackles the issue of HIV/AIDS discrimination. The film follows Andrew Beckett, a successful lawyer who is fired from his law firm after his colleagues discover he has AIDS. Beckett hires a homophobic lawyer, Joe Miller, to represent him in a wrongful termination lawsuit. Philadelphia explores themes of prejudice, tolerance, and the fight for equality. The film features powerful performances by Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington and is widely regarded as a landmark film in LGBTQ+ cinema.
