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Mary Magdalene Directed by Garth Davis A creative, relevant, and reverent film about Mary Magdalene, a deeply spiritual woman for all ages. Transformation
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote Directed by Terry Gilliam A picaresque and quixotic tale about a filmmaker transformed into a dreamer. Transformation
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
A Dog's Way Home Directed by Charles Martin Smith A touching story about the emotional life of a dog who is separated from her family. Love
The Wild Pear Tree (Ahlat Agaci) Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan A slow-paced, soul-searching character study. Connections
The Best of Enemies Directed by Robin Bissell A remarkable film of hope, daring, and vision. 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
Time for Ilhan A profile of an up-and-coming political star and the process of civic participation. Hope
The Mustang Directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Uplifting story about how a wild mustang becomes a spiritual teacher to an emotionally shut-down man. Teachers
Diane A deeply spiritual movie that provides a slice of a caregiver's life. Love
Gloria Bell Directed by Sebastian Lelio A portrait of loneliness addressed by letting go and dancing. Love
Out of Blue An exploration of the big mysteries that dwarf crime conundrums. X-The Mystery
The Hummingbird Project Directed by Kim Nguyen Excellent depiction of the cultural clash between speed and simplicity. Shadow
Tigerland Directed by Ross Kauffman A documentary about a century of conservation efforts to save tigers in India and Russia. Compassion
Apollo 11 Directed by Todd Douglas Miller A well-done documentary about the American space mission that made astronaut Neil Armstrong the first human on the moon. Questing
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 world. Justice
Saint Judy Directed by Sean Hanish An ethically rich drama about asylum law and the uplifting emotion of elevation. Justice
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor A tribute to a creative, determined, and compassionate African boy. Love
The Kindergarten Teacher Directed by Sara Colangelo A character-driven drama about a schoolteacher who yearns to nurture the poetic brilliance of a student. You
High Flying Bird Directed by Steven Soderbergh A probe of the toxins of pro basketball: racism, money greed, and power plays. Shadow
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