Commentary

Documentary Film Showcase

Consider these five films available on Netflix.

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Illustration of a man holding a candle in protest against gun violence.

Gun Violence and Our Year of Living Dangerously

With gun violence on the rise, we as a nation find ourselves at a crossroads.
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Pop Culture and ‘the Other’

Given the state of the world, as consumers of media, there's value in mindless entertainment. But we also can use these avenues to understand those who differ from us, who face challenges we cannot imagine.
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Welcoming Afghan Refugees

Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.
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I’d Like to Say: Stop Weaponizing the Eucharist

We may find common ground on pro-life issues when we expand our view to include other pressing social problems.
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COVID-19 and Our Lenten Challenge

By now it’s a cliché (it’s even become a trendy tattoo), but to “let go and let God” might be the best advice of all for us to follow.
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Broken Vessels: Lent as a Doorway to Conversion

We all face tragedy and challenges in life. When you make the choice to heal, your spirit is awakened through a nurturing of self and faith.
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