MOVIES WITH A MESSAGE
Maria Full of Grace
The Women's Project of Churches of Christ for 2004-2008 connects us with our partner church in
In the film, the offer to leave her job ripping thorns off roses in a factory to "travel" – become a "drug mule"-- leads 17-year-old Maria into the dangerous world of drug trafficking. This HBO Movie (rated R), directed by Joshua Marsten, presents determination and grace in the face of both hope and tragedy. Catalina Sandino Moreno was nominated in 2005 for the Best Actress Oscar award. The movie won the 2004 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award.
Venue: Churches of Christ Theological College
Sponsored by: Churches of Christ Theological College and Churches of Christ Social Justice Network
Movies with a Message meets monthly on the third Friday. Future showings:
20 October "Australian Rules," 17 November "Joyeaux Noel."
posted by Sae @ Wednesday, September 06, 2006
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