12 Years a Slave (2013)
The film, based on the memoir of Solomon Northrop, is about his being kidnapped and set to hard labor as a slave on Louisiana plantations before winning his freedom after 12 years
Haute Cuisine (2012)
While serving as chef for a crew in Antarctica, Hortense reflects back to the time when she cooked private meals for the President of France.
Haute Cuisine (2012)
A woman is invited by the President of France to cook simple meals for him, but encounters opposition from the jealous head chef of the Main Kitchen (an all-male staff) at the Presidential Palace in Paris.
The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
Rated R. Our ratings: V -3; L -5; S/N -2. Running time: 2 hours 20 min. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me …
Lincoln (2012)
PG-13. Our ratings: V -2; L -4; S/N -3. Running time: 2 hours 12 min. the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. Psalm 19:9 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who …
December 2013 Journal
The December 2013 issue of Visual Parables features reviews on 12 Years a Slave, Wadjda, All is Lost, Dallas Buyers’ Club, Haute Cuisine, and more.
Mangrove (2020)
The racism of the London police trigger an uprising of London’s West Indian Community when the cops continually raid their beloved Mangrove Cafe.
Ten films that explore the sin of structural racism
Presbyterian pastor, film critic Edward McNulty recommends seeing or re-visiting these thoughtful films by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service The Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty has compiled a list of 10 thoughtful films that deal with the sin of structural racism. LOUISVILLE — The Rev. Dr. Edward McNulty, a Presbyterian pastor and film critic, has …
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Harriett (2019)
The story of escaped slave Harriet Tubman who went back several times to rescue her family and other slaves.
13th (2016)
The story of how after the Civil War whites used a clause in the 13th Amendment to transform slaves into criminals, a legacy that we are still fighting.