St. John’s Faith Formation 9:00 Sunday:
Three mothers lose children in this film. How is the death of a son or daughter the foundation of the movie – and of Christianity?
DEAD MAN WALKING, 1995
With Susan Sarandon, Sean Penn, directed by Tim Robbins; nominated for four Academy Awards with Sarandon winning as Best Actress. Based on a book by Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ.
Since this movie was made in 1995, the world has exploded with violent crimes. Individually and as a society. How do we who follow Jesus regard those who have committed unspeakable crimes against society as well as those who have hurt us individually beyond measure? Can forgiveness be bought with the price of a confession?
“This movie ennobles filmmaking.” Roger Ebert, January 12, 1995
