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Does the film “Erin Brockovich” reinforce the view that the USA is ‘the land of opportunities’?  

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Does the film "Erin Brockovich" reinforce the view that the USA is 'the land of opportunities'? The film Erin Brockovich, directed by Steven Soderbergh is classic Hollywood-type film. That is, it portrays the classic underdog (Erin Brockovich) who manages to talk and flirt her ways up in 'the system' as she rises through the ranks. She over comes the difficulties and challenges that fate throws at her. The film does represent the idea that the USA is the land of opportunities to a certain extent, but not perfectly. It does in the sense that the underachieving, mother, when she gets her 'big break', she works hard and makes millions and achieves her goals. However, in another different aspect or the film, it doesn't show this at all because her entire success is down to great amounts of luck and also she is very rude to most people whom she feels threatens...

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