DVD Reviews

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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
Woman at War Directed by Benedikt Erlingsson A watershed Icelandic film which will speak to the hearts and minds of all committed women who are working toward the creation of an ecological civilization. Justice
Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story Directed by Martin Doblmeier Top-drawer documentary on the African-American mystic, pastor, and spiritual mentor to leaders in the civil rights movement. Justice
The Front Runner Directed by Jason Reitman An account of Gary Hart's short Presidential campaign in the year that politics went tabloid. Questing
The Biggest Little Farm Directed by John Chester The hopeful story of a natural farm built on biodiversity and a recognition of interconnections, impermanence, and transformation. Transformation
The Brink Directed by Allison Klayman Portrait of political operative Steve Bannon who presents himself as a rough rider on the right side of history. Shadow
The River and the Wall Directed by Ben Masters A remarkable documentary that gives us hope that young people documenting the consequences of a border wall will make a difference. Hope
Working Woman Directed by Michael Aviad A drama showcasing ways to respond to sexual harassment on the job in the age of #MeToo. Questing
Tolkien Directed by Dome Karukoski An engaging biopicture that hints at the origins of the themes and style of The Lord of the Rings. Imagination
Amazing Grace Directed by Sydney Pollack An unearthed and restored musical time capsule showcasing a legendary artist in her prime. Imagination
3 Faces Directed by Jafar Panahi An enigmatic and enlightening drama about the resiliency of the feminine spirit. X-The Mystery
In the Last Days of the City Directed by Tamer El Said An earnest and imaginative look at a filmmaker in Cairo who is struggling to make a tribute to the city. Kindness
Little Woods Directed by Nia DaCosta A bleak but edifying slice of small town drama in the midst of an opioid crisis. Connections
The Best of Enemies Directed by Robin Bissell A remarkable film of hope, daring, and vision about a process whereby enemies are transformed into friends. Transformation
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