Lenten Film Series Promo

Thinking of giving up movies for Lent? Pick something else! Or you’ll miss the Lenten Film Series on The INNdustry with Sister Rose!

Premiering on Ash Wednesday (March 5, 2014), this special series features Sr. Rose presenting film and/or TV clips that highlight Lenten themes, offering you (or your prayer group, classroom, or retreat) a contemporary, media-driven way to reflect and journey through Lent!

And to help you dig a little deeper, each episode is accompanied by reflection questions and video interviews with the filmmakers.

Episode Release Dates:

Ep. 1: Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2014
REDEMPTION OF THE PROSECUTOR
Tennessee prosecutor struggles to reconcile his work with his faith after he befriends a prisoner he put behind bars.

Ep. 2: Wednesday, March 12, 2014
CHAMPIONS OF FAITH: BASEBALL EDITION
Major Leaguer Mike Sweeney lets down his guard, and his faith, on the field.

Ep. 3: Wednesday, March 19, 2014
THE WAY
Martin Sheen stars as a reluctant pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in a film made by his son, Emilio Estevez.

Ep. 4: Wednesday, March 26, 2014
DESERT WEDDING
A bridezilla’s big day turns out far different than she had so meticulously planned.

Ep. 5: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
I AM
Director Tom Shadyac documents his experience following a serious head injury and how it changed his life.

Ep. 6: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
JOAN OF ARCADIA
A clip from the first season finds Joan trying to understand why God is asking her to join, of all things, her high school chess club.

Ep. 7: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
SMALL CHANGE
A small but loving gesture from one young sibling to another gives hope to a family in crisis.

This Lenten Film Series is made possible by the Midwest Jesuits and the IN Network.