New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

The Diplomat Directed by Debora Cahn An eight-part series revealing the multiple challenges faced by a woman ambassador. Peace

All Creatures Great and Small - Season 2 Directed by Brian Percival, Sasha Ransome, Andy Hay An emotionally rich character drama about a veterinary clinic in rural England. Love

Around the World in 80 Days Directed by Steve Barron, Brian Kelly, Charles Beeson A new adaptation of the classic adventure story focusing on challenges, friendships, courage, and love. Questing

Ted Lasso Directed by Declan Lowney, Tom Marshall, M. J. Delaney, Elliot Hegarty, Zach Braff A comedy series about sports as an arena for goodness, kindness, and hope. Hope

Hemingway Directed by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick A fascinating documentary on the life of the writer, revealing character qualities we connect to spiritual practices. X-The Mystery

Roadkill Directed by Michael Keillor A political thriller that raises questions about our tolerance for corruption. Shadow

All Creatures Great and Small - Season 1 Directed by Brian Percival, Metin Huseyin, Andy Hay Up-close and personal series about horses, cows, sheep, and eccentric human beings. Reverence

Small Axe: A Collection of Five Films Directed by Steve McQueen A powerful anthology of stories about the challenges faced by and the triumphs scored by the West Indian community in London in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Justice

The Queen's Gambit Directed by Scott Frank A gripping miniseries revolving around a young woman's success in the previously all-male world of chess tournaments due to her determination, persistent study, and a little help from her friends. Play

Little America Directed by Various Directors A joyous collection of portraits of immigrant experiences inspired by true stories. Openness

Sanditon Directed by Anthony Davies An eight-part version of Jane Austen's last novel, a love story and women's lib tale set in a seaside resort. Love

Country Music Directed by Ken Burns A monumental series about the history, impact, and musicians of the popular music genre. Imagination

Cajun Navy Directed by James Newton Inspiring documentary about a movement of volunteers helping their neighbors during hurricanes and floods. Kindness

The Society Directed by Christopher Keyser A thought-provoking drama about youth facing the challenges of citizenship, community, and freedom. Hope

The Name of the Rose Directed by Giacomo Battiato A medieval whodunit with moral firepower that reflects a reverence for books. X-The Mystery

State of the Union Directed by Stephen Frears Ten ten-minute films in which a couple grapples with the difficulties of maintaining an intimate relationship in our hurried times. Love

Catch-22 Directed by George Clooney An expose on the egregious myth that World War II was the Good War. Meaning

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo Directed by Various Directors Eight-part series in which the tidying expert helps clients come to a spiritual relationship with their possessions. Beauty

The Story of China with Michael Wood Directed by Micahel Wood A splendiferous BBC series that traces the ups and downs of Chinese history over 4000 years. Meaning

Africa's Great Civilizations Directed by Henry Louis Gates A six-part series tracing the very long history of humans in Africa. Connections