A troubled Spanish film director reconciles with an actor & reflects on his deceased mother as he deals with health so he can return to film making.
Pain and Glory (2019)
Disturbing the Peace (2016)
A plea for respect & peace, this is the story of 8 ex-soldiers, 4 Israelis & 4 Palestinian, who overcame their hatred & joined together for reconciliation between their peoples.
Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
This is a mockumentary about a boy band break-up due to its lead singer’s huge ego, and how he quickly rose & then fell in popularity, growing a bit wiser.
Get On Up (2014)
James Brown’s life was glorious, heroic and deeply troubled as well. Click on the movie’s title to read my complete review of “Get On Up.”
The Railway Man (2013)
During WW 2 the Japanese torture Eric Lomax for building a radio during construction of a railway. Troubled, he meets his torturer years later & reconciles.
Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
The new film about Nelson Mandela is a 4-star success because of Idris Elba’s performance. Click the title of the film, here, to read my entire review.
Gandhi (1982)
Gandhi is the story of how India’s great leader forged a nonviolent revolution that led to India’s freedom from British rule.
Romeo and Juliet
Two teenagers from feuding familes fall in love in Renaisaance Verona. Aided by a sympathetic priest who sees their marriage as bringing reconciliation, the two are neverthess torn apart, their love ending in death, but still bringing reconciliation.
Our Fathers (2005)
The story of the lawsuit against Archbishop Law over the coverup of priests who molested children is told through the eyes of a group of victims.
The Straight Story (1999)
e true story of what happens to Alvin Straight when he travels 260 miles on a John Deere riding mower to see his estranged brother.