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November 3, 2005
Always Learn From The Past

Good Will Hunting is a feel good story about a confused but brilliant mind. Matt Damon, as Will Hunting, wrote the screenplay along with Ben Affleck and it became a box office hit right from the start. Robin Williams, who plays Sean Maguire, is a community college teacher who in turn alleviates the demons from Will's past. Sean was able to connect with Will much more so than the other psychiatrists because of their similar backgrounds and past experiences which led to Will becoming the man he was destined to be.
Since both Sean and Will grew up in the same part of the country, Sean could relate to Will much more than others. "You have the same kind of background…well you're from the same neighborhood." (Gerald Lambeau) Sean and Will both grew up in the rough and tumble area in South Boston, known as Southie. Each was subjected to the incredibly hard time of living in such a non-affluent area. However, because they both grew up......

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