DVD/Streaming Reviews

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Beyond Utopia Directed by Madeleine Gavin A documentary that embeds viewers with defectors from North Korea on their harrowing journey to freedom. Shadow
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
Past Lives Directed by Celine Song What happens when three spiritually mature adults make a love triangle? Connections
Barbie Directed by Greta Gerwig A sassy comedy that raises questions for people of all ages about what it means to frame your life as a quest. Questing
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant Directed by Guy Ritchie A riveting war story that reveals the bonds that build between soldiers and interpreters Peace
Full Time Directed by Eric Gravel A realistic drama about a single mother coping with a possible job change amidst a transit strike. Transformation
Master Gardener Directed by Paul Schrader Story of the transformation of a former White Supremacist through his work in a garden. Transformation
Asteroid City Directed by Wes Anderson A play within a film about learning to see the world and all its surprises with wide-awake eyes. Meaning
Showing Up Directed by Kelly Reichardt A thoughtful drama about the importance of the practice of attention in an artist's life. Attention
You Hurt My Feelings An insightful comedy about the epidemic of lying and the lack of trust afoot on all levels of society. Faith
Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig An enchanting dramady about an eleven-year old girl dealing with her changing body and her curiosity about religion. You
The Diplomat Directed by Debora Cahn An eight-part series revealing the multiple challenges faced by a woman ambassador. Peace
A Good Person Directed by Zach Braff Touching story about three people who are able to face addiction and grief through their kindnesses to each other. Kindness
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Directed by Charlie Mackesy, Peter Baynton A delightful adventure story about four new friends sharing their wisdom about life, challenges, and home. Kindness
The Elephant Whisperers Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves Up-close and personal portrait of an indigenous couple in India who tutor us in the spiritual art of caregiving to animals. Nurturing
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp A heartwarming, hilarious, poignant, and life-affirming story about a mystical shell. Enthusiasm
A House Made of Splinters Directed by Simon Lereng Wilmont A documentary filmed inside a special orphanage in the Ukraine where the children express both sorrow and hope. Compassion
EO Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski A travelogue starring a donkey who experiences the good, the bad, and the beautiful in our world Reverence
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