S&P Awards
The Most Spiritually Literate Films of 1997
Amistad
A mesmerizing portrait of human dignity under fire and salutes the spiritual firepower of justice.
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Contact
An awesome movie that reveals that there are times and places where reason must yield to mystery.
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Gabbeh
An enchanting film affirming the knarled beauty of the natural world and the way stories give shape and meaning to life.
International
Good Will Hunting
A touching tale about a troubled genius struggling to find his identity.
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Her Majesty, Mrs. Brown
A charming film exploring the platonic friendship between the Queen of the British Empire and a Scottish servant.
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In the Company of Men
A very scary film about the polluted hearts of two nasty white-collar workers.
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Le Huitieme Jour: The Eighth Day
A bouyant spiritual film that celebrates the mysteries of friendship and precious moments of wonder when life sparkles.
International
Molom
A spiritual masterpiece that transports you to a strange place and takes your breath away with its compelling characters and surprises.
International
Oscar and Lucinda
A poetic and poignant film about two oddballs who are destined to meet and to fill each other with delight.
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Paradise Road
A triumphant celebration of the human spirit in the face of suffering.
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Ponette
A masterful study of childhood grief that honors the resiliencey and spirituality of children.
International
Seven Years in Tibet
A sweeping tale of an egotistical Austrian who undergoes a spiritual transformation through his contact with Tibetan Buddhists.
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Shall We Dance?
This irresistible Japanese film celebrates the spiritual uplift of boundless desire.
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The Apostle
A highly engaging drama about the fall and redemption of a Pentecostal preacher from Texas.
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The Full Monty
A funny and fetching comedy about the resilience of the human spirit.
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The Quiet Room
A profound film about the emotional intelligence of little children.
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The Rainmaker
A riveting pot boiler celebrating the zeal for justice.
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Titanic
The majestic blockbuster whose special effects scenes pale in comparison to the ways Cameron exalts the salvific power of love.
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Ulee's Gold
A deeply moving drama about a middle-aged beekeeper shows how the practice of compassion opens up this troubled man and puts him on the path of heart.
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Welcome to Sarajevo
A harrowing but compassionate film about strength and heart in the presence of extreme pain and suffering.
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