DVD/Streaming Reviews

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The Man Who Sold His Skin Directed by Kaouther Ben Hania A uniquely charming and urgent parable about belonging. Hope
Mank Directed by David Fincher A look at the influence of power and money in 1930s Hollywood through the eyes of a talented but blocked and addicted writer. Imagination
Collective (Colectiv) Directed by Alexander Nanau A harrowing account of deadly government corruption. Justice
The United States vs. Billie Holiday Directed by Lee Daniels A passionate depiction of a resilient artist and her creative act of protest. Justice
Judas and the Black Messiah Directed by Shaka King A hard-hitting, real life tale of betrayal and racial injustice. Justice
Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache Directed by Khyentse Norbu Lessons in paying attention for a young Tibetan convinced he's dying unless he can find the sacred feminine in the world around him. Attention
Land Directed by Robin Wright A soulful and empowering portrait of grief. Kindness
Little Fish Directed by Chad Hartigan A love story set during a pandemic that reminds us of the importance of memories. Love
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
The Social Dilemma Directed by Jeff Orlowski Explanations and predictions from some of the creators of social media about the consequences of our growing dependence upon digital communications. Attention
My Octopus Teacher Directed by Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed A documentary illustrating the spiritual practice of reverence by a diver observing an octopus for a year. Reverence
Minari Directed by Lee Isaac Chung A touching slice-of-life story of a Korean-American family trying to create their own version of the American Dream. Openness
Jose Directed by Li Cheng A moving meditation on queer coming-of-age in an unaccepting environment. Love
Roadkill Directed by Michael Keillor A political thriller that raises questions about our tolerance for corruption. Shadow
Soul Directed by Pete Docter, Kemp Powers An animated masterpiece about a soul's adventure that will get you thinking and talking about the life and the afterlife, your passions and purpose, and the spark that sets it all going. You
Palm Springs Directed by Max Barbakow A romantic comedy about two people forced to really live in the present moment. Love
La Llorona Directed by Jayro Bustamante A ghost story with an urgent political message. Shadow
Another Round Directed by Thomas Vinterberg A drunken tumble through midlife crises, which calls for dissection in community conversation. Yearning
Time Directed by Garrett Bradley An intimate account of mass incarceration’s toll on one family and a celebration of the power of love. Justice
One Night in Miami Directed by Regina King A fictional recreation of a gathering of four Black leaders and their sometimes heated conversation about their goals and aspirations. Justice
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