DVD Reviews

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Arctic Directed by Joe Penna A survival story that shifts gears into a spiritual parable about kindness and compassion. Compassion
American Woman Directed by Jake Scott A story of perseverance and emotional resilience with a bravura performance by Sienna Miller. Transformation
Blinded by the Light Directed by Gurinder Chanda A buoyant tribute to the power of music to change lives. You
After the Wedding Directed by Bart Freundlich An emotionally literate drama in which the characters must deal with their past and present choices. Compassion
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Directed by André Øvredal A frighteningly fun and meaningful adaptation of classic horror stories. Shadow
Luce Directed by Julius Onah A taut psychological thriller that questions race, identity, and class assumptions. Shadow
Midsommar Directed by Ari Aster A sunlight-drenched cocktail of grief and religion gone wrong. X-The Mystery
Honeyland Directed by Ljubomir Stefanov, Tamara Kotevska A heart-stirring eco-documentary about a nurturing female beekeeper in Macedonia. Nurturing
Ash Is Purest White Directed by Zhangke Jia An affecting epic melodrama exploring time, regret, and change. Transformation
Red Joan Directed by Trevor Nunn True story of an English woman who questions the way governments go about national security. Peace
Dilili In Paris Directed by Michel Ocelot A French animated film about justice for women. Kindness
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Enlightening and wide-ranging documentary on the life and work of the great African-American writer. Imagination
Stuck Directed by Michael Berry A parabolic musical about what needs to happen to achieve the ancient dream of unity and respect for all people. Unity
In the Aisles (In den Gangen) Directed by Thomas Stuber A portrait of life after hours in a warehouse supermarket that illustrates the way of tenderness. Love
Wild Rose Directed by Tom Harper Surprising story of a Scottish single mother who aspires to be a Nashville singing star. Yearning
Echo in the Canyon Directed by Andrew Slater The story of a Los Angeles neighborhood that produced some of the best music of the 1960s. Imagination
Hesburgh Directed by Patrick Creadon Fascinating documentary about a religious leader who was a master of human relations. Teachers
Booksmart Directed by Olivia Wilde A sassy teen comedy with extraordinary depth and flashes of brilliance. You
Mary Magdalene Directed by Garth Davis A creative, relevant, and reverent film about Mary Magdalene, a deeply spiritual woman for all ages. Transformation
The Gospel of Eureka Directed by Donal Mosher, Michael Palmieri A gently moving portrait of a town standing at the crossroads of faith and freedom. Faith
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