Peace by Chocolate (2021)
In this true refugee story a son’s dream of becoming a doctor conflicts with his father’s need for him to join in his chocolate business because only the son can speak English.
In this true refugee story a son’s dream of becoming a doctor conflicts with his father’s need for him to join in his chocolate business because only the son can speak English.
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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The divorced Gloria meets Arnold who also loved dancing, but is he still too much under the spell of his grown children and ex-wife?
What a delightful visual parable of reconciliation from director and screenwriter Gus Van Sant! Based on John Callahan’s autobiography of the same name, the title comes from one of the sardonic cartoons that made Callahan beloved and controversial. His story is both a recovery tale (the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are central) and …
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To see a longer review with the full Scripture text, click onto the film title.. Churches are welcome to reprint any or all of the reviews in their newsletters or in what would otherwise be a blank space in a Sunday bulletin. At Theaters The Finest Hours Rated PG-13. Running time: 1 hour 57 min. …
I recommend “The Mission” as a great film and as a key history lesson as the world explores peacemaking in Latin America, once again. Click the image to read my entire review.
Prepare for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by going to see this wonderful movie. Click the movie’s title to read my entire review.
Monday, Aug. 10, 1964 As stated before, the morning passed with no students, leaving a little time for relaxation and writing. In the evening the parents met to discuss the school boycott. It began like a prayer meeting – prayers, Scripture reading & singing. The meeting itself began with Mr. Flakes presiding. He stated that …
Click onto the film title to go to a longer review. The Monuments Men Rated PG-13. Matthew 6:19-21. George Clooney directs and stars in this very different World War Two film. Although the film opens with Clooney’s character rounding up his crew for a special mission, just as Lee Marvin’s character did in The Dirty …
The Gospel of John uses the text of The Good News Bible as its script, relating the story of Jesus from baptism to death & resurrection.