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Faith and Film group

2012

2011

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Gathering in fellowship to explore
stories of faith through film

Come one, come all. We meet in the church lobby on the first Saturday of the month at 5:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy free pizza and refreshments, view a feature film, and discuss the spiritual and faith issues that are raised by discussion questions and reference Bible verses. For more information about the Faith and Film program, call the Church Office at (410) 435-1506.

Faith and Film logo January 22 - Planning meeting for the year

  Simple Life of Noah Dearborn

February 5, 2011 - The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) rated PG. Small-town farmer Noah Dearborn (Sidney Poitier) lives an uncomplicated existence until shady developer Christian Nelson (George Newbern) tries to usurp his family's land. Nelson will do anything to take Noah's property, including hiring a shrink (Mary-Louise Parker) to have him declared insane. But Nelson doesn't anticipate Noah forming an unbreakable bond with the doctor, which proves stronger than anything the land baron can dish out.

The Pursuit of Happyness

March 5, 2011 - The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) rated PG. Will Smith earned an Oscar nomination for an inspiring performance opposite his real-life son Jaden in this tearjerker about a struggling single parent who's determined to build a better life for his family. Chris Gardner (Smith) is smart and talented, but his dead-end salesman job barely pays the bills. When he and his son are evicted, they face trying times as a desperate Chris accepts an unpaid internship at a stock brokerage firm. Matthew 5:3-10

  The Passion of the Christ

April 2, 2011 - The Passion of the Christ (2004) rated R. Oscar-winning actor-director Mel Gibson helms this controversial epic that focuses on the last 12 hours of Jesus's life -- from the betrayal, trial and death of Jesus to his brutal crucifixion and resurrection from the tomb. Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Jesus's mother and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene, The Passion is spoken entirely in Latin and Aramaic, and the violent Crucifixion scenes are incredibly graphic. Isaiah 53:5

Juno

May 7 - Juno (2007) rated PG-13. Facing an unplanned pregnancy while she's still in high school, quirky teen Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page) devises a plan to locate her unborn baby's perfect adoptive parents. But the seemingly ideal couple (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Garner) Juno chooses still has some growing up to do. Michael Cera co-stars in this offbeat coming-of-age comedy with an Oscar-winning original screenplay penned by Diablo Cody. Philippians 2:4

  The Bucket List

June 4, 2011 - The Bucket List (2007) rated PG-13. When corporate mogul Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) wind up in the same hospital room, the two terminally ill men bust out of the cancer ward with a plan to experience life to the fullest before they kick the bucket. In a race against the reaper, the new friends hit the tables in Monte Carlo, down obscene amounts of caviar and tear up the road in supercharged cars. Rob Reiner directs. Luke 1:79, 1 Corinthians 15:55-56

The Station Agent

July 2, 2011 - The Station Agent (2003) rated R. When his only friend dies, a young dwarf named Finbar McBride (Peter Dinklage) relocates to an abandoned train station in rural New Jersey, intent on living the life of a hermit. But his solitude is interrupted by his colorful neighbors. Finbar's new crop of friends includes a struggling artist (Patricia Clarkson) coping with the recent death of her young son and a talkative Cuban hot dog vendor (Bobby Cannavale). Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

  Amazing Grace

August 6, 2011 - Amazing Grace (2006) rated PG. Based on actual events, this historical drama from acclaimed director Michael Apted tells the story of William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), an 18th-century English politician who fought for the abolition of slavery. Despite staunch opposition, Wilberforce waged an aggressive campaign using boycotts, petitions and slogans to bring the British slave trade to a decisive end. Albert Finney, Michael Gambon and Rufus Sewell co-star. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Galatians 3:27-28

Luther

September 3, 2011 - Luther (2003) rate PG-13. This epic movie follows the life of Martin Luther (Joseph Fiennes), author of the then- controversial 95 Theses and founding father of the Protestant church, who, with the courage of his convictions, faced the wrath of the church in the 16th century. Alfred Molina co-stars as Johann Tetzel, with Jonathan Firth, Claire Cox and Sir Peter Ustinov rounding out the cast as Girolamo Aleander, Katharina von Bora and Fredrick the Wise, respectively. Habaukkuk 2:4b, Romans 2:21-26

  Bonhoeffer

October 1, 2011 - Bonhoeffer (2003) not rated. This poignant documentary traces the life of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was one of the first to speak up against Adolph Hitler throughout Hitler's rise to power. Bonhoeffer organized the Confessing Church, the only structured revolt against Hitler, and turned to his roots as a devout Christian for the strength to take a political stand for Jews everywhere. Matthew 10:34-39

The Chronicles of Narnia

November 5, 2011 - The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (2005) rated PG. When four London children (Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes and Anna Popplewell) are sent away to a country home for safety during World War II, they discover a magical wardrobe that leads them to Narnia, a snowy and fantastical land under the spell of an evil witch (Tilda Swinton). Rupert Everett and Jim Broadbent co-star in this visually stunning tale, the first in a series of films based on C.S. Lewis's classic novels. Revelation 12:7-9, Ephesians 5:6-9

  Hereafter

December 3, 2011 - Hereafter (2010) rated PG-13. Clint Eastwood directs this supernatural thriller about three very different people and their responses to death, including a hesitant American psychic named George (Matt Damon) who may be able to help the others find answers and peace. Marie (Cécile De France) is a French journalist caught up in the aftereffects of the devastating 2004 tsunami, while in London, young Marcus (Frankie and George McLaren) seeks to contact his deceased twin brother. John 14:1-4, John 20:29

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