Come From Away (2017)
Filmed version of play describing the generous welcome the villagers of Gander Newfoundland gave to stranded passengers by 9/11.
The One I Love (2014)
When Ethan & Sophie’s marriage counselor sends them to a resort they encounter a look-alike couple that complicates their relationship.
BOBBI JO: Under the Influence (2021)
The story of how Bobbi Jo Reed rose from despairing addict to found “Healing House” & why 8000 Kansas City recovering addicts call her “Mom.”
Chasing Freedom (2004)
A self-centered lawyer is changed into a compassionate human being when she is made to defend an Afghan woman who will be killed if she is deported back to her own country.
Hosea (2019)
The Biblical HOSEA transformed into a modern love story centered this time on the prostitute and her background but still focused on grace.
BEGIN AGAIN: A Book Review
If you are an admirer of James Baldwin, you will surely want to read Eddie S. Gaude Jr.’s book BEGIN AGAIN. In its 238 pages (including a subject index) the frequent MSNBC guest gives us a grand tour of the life and writings of this fiery Black prophet. It does more than confirms what, we …
See You Yesterday (2019)
This sci-fi film in which 2 teenagers of color try to change a tragedy by inventing time machines & traveling back a day is set amidst the Black Lives Matter protests.
Bad Boys for Life (2020)
A Miami cop coaxes his buddy out of retirement when he is almost killed by the son of a Mexican drug lord seeking vengeance for his deceased father.
Taking Back Our Town (2001)
When Louisianan Pat Melacon & Emelda West lead a protest against a chemical company threatening to pollute their water, they have to battle their elected officials as well.
Lenten Reflections for Film Lovers: Part 5
Our new week of Lenten reflections on faith and film focus on stories about mothers. Click on the title of this week’s collection to read all seven reflections.