Film Reviews

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Jirga Directed by Benjamin Gilmore A powerful story of a soldier seeking to make amends who turns his enemies into friends. Forgiveness
American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel Directed by Jeanine Butler, Catherine Butler An educational and intriguing exploration of progressive Christians attempting to reclaim the radical potential of their faith. Faith
Sides of a Horn Directed by Toby Wosskow A powerful short film that explains the conflict between poachers and rangers over rhinos in Africa. Reverence
Phil Directed by Greg Kinnear Dramedy about a depressed middle-ager who tries to unravel the mysteries of life. X-The Mystery
Skin in the Game Directed by Adisa A sobering portrait of human trafficking for sex in suburban United States. Shadow
Papi Chulo Directed by John Butler A sensitive portrait of urban loneliness. Love
Joy Directed by Sudabeh Mortezai A grim portrait of migrant Nigerian prostitutes exploited in Austria. Shadow
Yesterday Directed by Danny Boyle An imaginative movie about the magic of the Beatles' music. Imagination
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am Directed by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Enlightening and wide-ranging documentary on the life and work of the great African-American writer. Imagination
Ever After (Endzeit) Directed by Carolina Hellsgård A zombie fairy tale more interested in growth than gore. Shadow
The Edge of Democracy Directed by Petra Costa A hard-hitting documentary about the fall of democracy in Brazil. Meaning
Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story by Martin S… Directed by Martin Scorsese A playful, rambling, and rousing rock music extravaganza. Questing
The Society Directed by Christopher Keyser A thought-provoking drama about youth facing the challenges of citizenship, community, and freedom. Hope
Our Time (Nuestro Tiempo) Directed by Carlos Reygadas A quietly brutal interrogation of fidelity, power, and jealousy. Shadow
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 Name of the Rose Directed by Giacomo Battiato A medieval whodunit with moral firepower that reflects a reverence for books. X-The Mystery
The Last Black Man in San Francisco Directed by Joe Talbot A uniquely affecting meditation on race, gentrification, and belonging. Transformation
State of the Union Directed by Stephen Frears Ten ten-minute films in which a couple grapples with the difficulties of maintaining an intimate relationship in our hurried times. Love
Booksmart Directed by Olivia Wilde A sassy teen comedy with extraordinary depth and flashes of brilliance. You
The Tomorrow Man Directed by Noble Jones A peculiar love story for the end times. Connections
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