Spiritual Cinema

The movies that affect us the most are the ones that force us examine ourselves and consider the human condition more deeply. Sometimes we’re drawn to a particular scene or two that has a deep impact on us. Whether they are classics, comedies, dramas, meditations or documentaries, all of them offer something to contemplate. Movies, like music, transcend the label of “spiritual” and speak to us in a language we understand.

Here is a partial list of some of our favorites that have both entertained us and informed us on our spiritual paths. You can find most of these movies at your local video store or at Amazon.com where every purchase you make through our website helps to support the mission of Journeys Community. We appreciate your support.

	A Christmas Carol A classic worth watching over and over again.
	American Beauty View it for the scene with the plastic bag.
	Big Fish A son comes to appreciate his father.
	Crash This movie is like holding a mirror up to your own pre-judgments and recognizing where you fall short.
	Dead Poet’s Society Full of great scenes about everything from the power of words to the necessity of living just for the day.
	Groundhog Day A great synopsis of the spiritual journey from darkness into light, we’ve watched this movie so many times and it still delights us.
	Hanna and Her Sisters We’re all a little neurotic in one way or another.
	It’s A Wonderful Life What can we say? This deserves repeated viewing.
	Joe vs. the Volcano Finally a name for what ails us: brain cloud.
	Magnolia The end of the movie is unbelievable, two fumbling souls trying to forgive.
	The Man Who Planted Trees An award-winning animated film, gorgeous to watch and full of meaning.
	My Architect A powerful documentary about the meaning of place.
	Razor’s Edge Either one: The Bill Murray version or the 1946 adaptation of Somerset Maugham’s novel deserves viewing.
	Rivers & Tides A beautiful documentary about the movement of time in the art of Andy Goldsworthy.
	Sea Biscuit Perseverance, perseverance, perseverance…
	Shawshank Redemption There are so many great scenes in the story about hope.
	Winged Migration View it as either a documentary or meditation, whichever you prefer.