Matewan (1987)
Based on the “coal wars” in WV during the 1920s, this is the story of Joe coming to town to organize the strikers into a union. To win, he must unite all factions–whites, Italians, & blacks.
Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace (2000)
A true story of the German pastor Bonhoeffer who was killed after he joined the underground against Hitler. His ideas & writings influence believers today.
The Lunchbox (2013)
A wrong delivery of a lunchbox in Mumbai results in the neglected wife corresponding with the stranger. His notes encourage her to follow her dreams.
Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014)
This animated romp through history with a genius dog and his boy is delightful. Click the title of the film here to read my entire review.
César Chavez (2014)
The biography of UFW leader Cesar Chavez shows how he used nonviolence to better the wages & living conditions of Hispanic grape pickers in the 60s.
Cesar Chavez (2014)
The true story of how Cesar Chavez organized grape pickers to form the UFW and how he triumphed over powerful enemies for better wages & conditions.
Robocop (2014)
In 2128 what remains of a Detroit cop blown up by a car bomb is joined to a cyborg or robot to make the perfect cop. But will his humanity be lost?
Faith Perspectives on Oscars’ Best Films
You’ve heard a lot about the Best Picture Oscar nominees. But, this week, I look at these films from the perspective of faith and moral values. Click the headline to read the entire column.
ENTERTAINING ANGELS: The Dorothy Day Story (1996)
The early years of the work of activist Dorothy Day, founder of the Catholic Worker, is well told. An unlikely saint, she once wrote for a Communist journal.
KING (1978)
This made-for-TV miniseries is a good, solid introduction to Dr. King’s life, and it’s available from Amazon and Netflix. CLICK on the film’s title to read my entire review.