New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

The Good House Directed by Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky Portrait of an accomplished real estate agent suffering from alcoholism and the disease of playing God. You

The Swimmers Directed by Sallie El Hosaini True story of two sisters who flee war-torn Syria and as refugees use their swimming skills to help and inspire others. Play

Mr. Harrigan's Phone Directed by John Lee Hancock A supernatural drama based on a Stephen King story that raises questions about cell phones. You

All Quiet on the Western Front Directed by Edward Berger Gripping and graphic portrait of the war that changed the nature of combat. Peace

Tar Directed by Todd Field An invitation to ponder the spiritual complexities of power through the lens of the particular world of music, featuring a brilliant performance by Cate Blanchett. You

Argentina, 1985 Directed by Santiago Mitre Shocking and highly ethical presentation of genocide, justice, and empathy. Justice

The Quiet Girl Directed by Colm Bairead A very special coming-of-age drama that focuses on the characters’ kindness, compassion, and nurturing. Silence

Tantura Directed by Alon Schwarz Documentary about the conflicting accounts of the genocide in a Palestinian village by Israeli troops, revealing the power of denial. Shadow

Thirteen Lives Directed by Ron Howard Drama based on the true story of the courage, persistence, and ingenuity of an international community rescuing 12 soccer players and their coach from a flooded cave in Thailand. Hope

Causeway Directed by Lila Neugebauer A convincing story about two wounded people who harvest a friendship out of pain and trauma. Love

Catherine Called Birdy Directed by Lena Dunham A raucous and ribald medieval comedy that will cheer independent adolescent girls. You

All That Breathes Directed by Shaunak Sen A stunning documentary about compassionate caregivers to the kites in New Delhi. Reverence

The Wonder Directed by Sebastian Lelio A mystery set in 1862 Ireland in which reason is pitted against faith as a nurse tries to figure out a so-called miracle. X-The Mystery

Looking for Home Directed by Alan Govenar A variety of accounts of the meaning of home around the world. Meaning

Till Directed by Chinonye Chukwu Inspiring and touching story of a Black mother whose bearing witness catalyzed the civil rights movement. Justice

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song Directed by Daniel Geller, Dayna Goldfine The origin story of the spiritual song that has swept the world as a modern prayer. X-The Mystery

See How They Run Directed by Tom George A whodunit with plenty of suspense where the focus is on the funny interactions of the detectives. Questing

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America Directed by Emily Kunstler, Sarah Kunstler A startling and thoroughly researched documentary about the history of slavery and racism in the United States. Shadow

Descendant Directed by Margaret Brown A thematically rich documentary about the last ship to bring enslaved people to the United States. Meaning

The Other Tom Directed by Laura Santullo, Rodrigo Plá Poignant story of a mother trying to decide what is the best approach for dealing with her son who has ADHD. Love