New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

Perfect Days Directed by Wim Wenders Two weeks in the life of a cleaner of public toilets in Tokyo with a luminous performance by Koji Yakusho as an exemplar of everyday spirituality. Being Present

The Monk and the Gun Directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji An insightful film about how Bhutanese villagers respond to changes coming through the influence of the West. Peace

Origin Directed by Ava DuVernay The origin story of how and why author Isabel Wilkinson researched her book Caste. Connections

The Color Purple Directed by Blitz Bazawule A new musical version of the classic story of a Black woman discovering the strength in a community of women. Transformation

Freud's Last Session Directed by Matthew Brown An imagined conversation between the renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and the Christian apologist C. S. Lewis. Meaning

Rustin Directed by George C. Wolfe An inspiring biopicture of the civil rights leader who organized the March on Washington. Justice

American Fiction Directed by Cord Jefferson A satire with heart challenging the stereotypes and narrative tropes in Black fiction. Transformation

Maestro Directed by Bradley Cooper A biopicture about how the marriage of Leonard and Felicia Bernstein influenced his career. Love

The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial A courtroom drama about proper and improper conduct that has contemporary relevance. Justice

Earth Mama Directed by Savanah Leaf Touching story of a single mother who is trying to reshape her life to regain custody of her small children. Love

The Boys in the Boat Directed by George Clooney Thrilling recreation of the quest for Gold in the 1936 Olympics by the American rowing team. Questing

Air Directed by Ben Affleck An immensely entertaining drama based on true events that changed the game and the business of basketball. Play

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Directed by Francis Lawrence A prequel to the four-film series that provides the origin story for the evil ruler of Panen. Shadow

Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story Directed by Neill Blomkamp The inspiring story of a video gamer who makes his dream of being a race car driver come true. Questing

Ferrari Directed by Michael Mann A depiction of sports car racing as a metaphor for life’s journey with all its joys and stresses. Being Present

Napoleon Directed by Ridley Scott A propulsive biopicture about France’s most famous military leader whose destiny was shaped by his narcissistic personality, tunnel vision, and need to win. Vision

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Directed by Wes Anderson An adaptation of a Ronald Dahl story about changing your life and doing the impossible. Transformation

Nyad Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelvi The true story of Diana Nyad’s marathon swim and remarkable lifetime friendship. Questing

Biosphere Directed by Mel Eslyn A sci-fi buddy film that proves life finds a way. You

The Holdovers Directed by Alexander Payne A dramedy about three people reframing sadness and loneliness during the holidays. Transformation