DVD Reviews

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A Fantastic Woman Directed by Sebastian Lelio A moving story about the spiritual journey of a grieving transgender woman. Love
Vazante Directed by Daniela Thomas Brazilian drama about a misogynistic slave owner and those suffering under his control. You
I Kill Giants Directed by Anders Walter An adventure story about a teenage girl who uses her imagination to cope with her fears and problems. Questing
Black Panther Directed by Ryan Coogler A superhero movie that raises key questions about the responsibilities of a nation to the rest of the world. Peace
The Forgiven Directed by Roland Joffe A drama about the restorative justice and forgiveness work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Forgiveness
Submergence Directed by Wim Wenders An intriguing romantic thriller that takes us into dangerous otherworlds beyond our world. Love
Human Flow Directed by Ai Weiwei A meditative and visually stunning overview of the plight of refugees around the world. Compassion
Mad to Be Normal Directed by Robert Mullan A thought provoking biopicture focusing on the countercultural life and work of the controversial Scottish psychiatrist R. D. Laing. Nurturing
The Insult Directed by Ziad Doueiri A spiritual masterwork about the harm that can be done with cruel and dehumanizing words. Compassion
Bill Nye: Science Guy Directed by David Alvarado, Jason Sussberg An edifying glimpse into the life and work of a TV celebrity now passionately sounding the alarm about climate change. Questing
Hostiles Directed by Scott Cooper A western that depicts the miracle of turning away from a life of violence, hatred, and anger. Transformation
A Taxi Driver Directed by Jang Hoon The inspiring story of a South Korean cab driver whose life is transformed by his heroic activities during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. Justice
The Post Directed by Steven Spielberg The story behind The Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers exposing government lies. Openness
The Tribes of Palos Verdes Directed by Brendan Malloy, Emmett Malloy Story of a sensitive teenage girl who finds her passion and escape from family troubles in surfing. You
The Fencer Directed by Klaus Härö A celebration of the ethical goodness and heroic acts of a teacher. Teachers
All the Money in the World Directed by Ridley Scott A thought-provoking morality play about the value of money. Meaning
The Greatest Showman Directed by Michael Gracey A satisfying musical movie celebrating the spiritual practice of inclusiveness. Openness
Molly's Game Directed by Aaron Sorkin A dramatic meditation on risk and what it takes to be a winner in the world of high-stakes poker. Transformation
Dolores Directed by Peter Bratt A deft and compelling documentary about one of America's premier Latino labor leaders and civil rights activists. Justice
Last Men in Aleppo Directed by Feras Fayyad An unflinching, grippingly realistic, and heart-rending documentary about the senseless carnage of war. Compassion
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