Former President Barack Obama watched an early screening of the 2019 drama Just Mercy starring Michael B. Jordan, which made him wonder aloud if movies could potentially change the human brain. This idea stuck with producer Scott Budnick, who pondered about the possibility of films like his legal drama having a greater impact on people’s psyche, before eventually talking about the topic with Stanford psychologist Jennifer Eberhardt. Who would’ve guessed that a curious thought from the mind of Obama would spark new studies on movies? Well, according to The Hollywood Reporter, it was no shock to the social psychologist Eberhardt, who carried out a scientific study after hearing the movie producer recount his interaction with the former president.
One of the most underrated films in Michael B. Jordan’s catalog, Just Mercy has proven that films that inspire empathy can change how our brains work. Read More