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50 Rain Man Quotes on the Need for Diversity and Empathy
These 50 Rain Man quotes remind us of the importance of diversity and empathy. Many narratives remain unknown until they are portrayed in movies and the 1988 film Rain Man is one of the most well known portrayals of life for people living with savant syndrome. Dustin Hoffman won an Academy Award for his authentic depiction of Raymond Babbitt while introducing and humanizing a misunderstood condition like autism. Some consider Rain Man to be groundbreaking art while others feel it set the tone for damaging stereotypes about autism. Whatever your reaction to the film, Rain Man’s impact on the world is undeniable.
