Film can open up worlds for us, exploring complex issues, and making space for us to imagine the world differently. During Advent we'll be watching four films and reflect upon the intersections of our faith and the stories these movies tell. Each week watch the film on your own and then join our Zoom conversation on Sunday night. Message us for a Zoom link.

Week 1 - December 5, 2021
Smoke Signals (1998, Rated PG-13)
Adapted by Sherman Alexie from his short story “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven,” Smoke Signals explores issues of belonging, forgiveness, and what makes a home.
Available to rent on Amazon Prime.

Week 2 - December 12, 2021
The Milagro Beanfield War (1998, Rated R)
Directed by Robert Redford and based on the novel by John Nichols, The Milagro Beanfield War tells the story of a small town struggling to survive as outside development claim water rights and plan largescale projects. In this mix of folklore and harsh reality, one small act of rebellion starts a skirmish.
Available to rent on Amazon Prime.

Week 3 - December 17, 2021
​Crip Camp: a Disability Revolution (2020, Rated R)
The 2021 documentary Crip Camp begins at Camp Jened, a ramshackle camp "for the handicapped" in the Catskills in the 1970s. From there the film follows camp alums as they become part of the disability rights community advocating for social change and accessibility.
Available on Netflix and Youtube.

​Week 4 - December 26, 2021
The Visitor (2007, Rated PG-13)
A widowed economics professor returns to his NYC apartment to find two people, both in the country illegally, living in it. Feeling sorry for the two he invites them to stay. What unfolds is a gentle story of loneliness, love, and life intertwined with tragedy and hope.
Available on TubiTV or to rent on Amazon Prime.