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.
Films for 9/11 Remembrance
Originally posted a year ago, I am bringing up from the archives. Here are several films worth watching during the upcoming anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers. Click on the title to see my longer reviews. Note that since I put this together several years ago, I’ve added two films at the end. …
A Time for Burning (1967)
A documentary depicting a Lutheran White pastor’s attempt in Omaha in 1965 to involve his people in a dialogue with a Black congregation, a project that fails, as skeptical black barber had predicted.
Hala (2019)
Hala is the story of a Pakistani-American teenage girl struggling against traditional parents who would destroy her freedom–& includes the mother’s struggle as well.
American Factory (2019)
When a Chinese billionaire reopens a closed Ohio factory, everyone is happy that unemployed workers are hired, but then differences in culture & work ethics surface when the workers try to unionize the plant.
Richard Jewell (2019)
Security guard Richard Jewell is falsely accused of making the bomb that killed 2 & injured over 100 people at the 1966 Atlantic Olympics.
Honeyland (2019)
A documentary in which is depicted an unmarried female Macedonian beekeeper coming into conflict with a nomadic family that threatens to ruin her sole means of work.
Shawshank Redemption (1994)
When banker Andy Dufresne is wrongfully imprisoned for the murder of his cheating wife, he forms a friendship with Red that benefits both & finally enables him to outwit the warden.
The Biggest Little Farm (2018)
An inspiring, real-life family story. Click the movie title to read my full review.
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.