The Milagro Beanfield War

The audience experiences a strong sense of Humor and Empathy for the quirky residents of Milagro as they rally against powerful developers. Joy and Happiness stem from the community's resilience and small victories, while Inspiration and Hope are central to their fight for water rights. Underlying these are moments of mild Anger at injustice, and a touch of Awe and Surprise from the film's magical realism elements that aid the town.