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Dog Directed by Reid Carolin, Channing Tatum Heart-warming story about how a difficult dog and a damaged war veteran transform each other. Transformation
Julia Directed by Julie Cohen, Betsy West A tribute to Julia Child's enthusiasm and her inimitable love of cooking. Enthusiasm
The Conductor Directed by Bernadette Wegenstein A portrait of a truly inspiring woman who has changed the classical music scene and empowered other women musicians. Connections
Kimi Directed by Steven Soderbergh A timely, tense, and ethically rich high-tech thriller. Listening
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji A transformative film set in Bhutan about finding happiness and cultivating a good heart. Transformation
Not Going Quietly Directed by Nicholas Bruckman A portrait of a young man dying of ALS who inspires others to be heroes and urge public officials to secure health care for all Zeal
A Hero Directed by Asghar Farhadi A powerful parable about ethics packed with moral complexity. Shadow
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
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not… Directed by Ahmir Thompson A thrilling mashup of concert film and social justice documentary. Beauty
Encanto Directed by Jared Brush, Byron Howard An exuberant celebration of community and the myriad ways we can co-create home. You
There Is No Evil Directed by Mohammad Rasoulof A quartet of moral parables about the death penalty and personal liberty. Justice
Hive Directed by Bierta Basholli Story of a Kosovan woman who changes her patriarchal community through care, creativity, and the empowerment of other women. Kindness
Lamb Directed by Valdimar Johannsson A well-acted fable about the demands and consequences of interacting with animals. Nurturing
The Card Counter Directed by Paul Schrader A character study of a gambler seeking redemption for his past actions as part of the American war machine. Shadow
Herself Directed by Phyllida Lloyd An inspiring story filled with moments of grace about a mother determined to build a safe home for her children. Hope
The Lost Daughter Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal A sobering drama about how motherhood can sometimes bring out our shadow sides. Shadow
Being the Ricardos Directed by Aaron Sorkin Behind-the-scenes of the popular sit-com with its accomplished and controlling stars. Love
Nightmare Alley Directed by Guillermo del Toro An eerie movie about carny life and a huckster that invites us into the spiritual practice of shadow. Shadow
The Hand of God Directed by Paolo Sorrentino A coming-of-age story about all the people and circumstances contributing to that magical moment when a future path becomes clear. Attention
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