“Forrest Gump” turns 32: The film that became an American classic and inspired a real-life mission

Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com Thirty-Two years ago, on July 6, 1994, moviegoers were introduced to one of the most beloved characters in cinematic history when “Forrest Gump” premiered in theaters. What began as a heartfelt story about an ordinary man living through extraordinary moments in American history became a cultural phenomenon that continues to resinate with audiences decades later. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and based on Winston Grotto’s 1986 novel, “Forrest Gu