Movies!

Why Movie Night? A look at media and how the concept of the month is portrayed with discussions.  Media can be a powerful influence on society and I think this is a great chance to either explore the concept using this artistic medium, or see what "the media" is trying to sell current society about the issue.   I always liked to have a discussion or activity to go with it, and have the movie coordinated with the theme for the month.

This is a list compiled from many different people. Of course,...use at your own discretion for your group:

Ever After (Service Oriented Leadership)
Miracle (?)
Forever Strong (Citizenship)
Lagaan (Service-Oriented Leadership, Responsible Citizen, Society)
Legacy (God, Work)
Cheaper by the Dozen (Life)
Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration (God, Citizenship)
Amazing Grace (Liberty, God)
The Snowball Express (Work)
I, Robot (Proper Role of Government)
Inn of the Sixth Happiness (God, Leadership)
Pollyanna (Life/Happiness)
Arranged (God, Society)
Follow Me, Boys (Service-Oriented Leadership, Life)
Tale of Desperaux (Citizenship)
Joe vs. The Volcano (Life)
The Truman Show (Society, Citizenship)
The Ultimate Gift (Life, Property, Service-Oriented Leadership)
Fireproof (Creator, Life, Citizenship)
War Horse (Liberty, Citizenship)
17 Miracles (God, Liberty, Proper Role of Government)
Cave of the Yellow Dog (Asia)
Gifted Hands (Life, Citizenship, Service-Oriented leadership, Work)
A Man for All Seasons  (God, Citizenship, Liberty)--about Sir Thomas More, 15th cent.
Swiss Family Robinson (Work/Property)
Rudy (Work)
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (Life/Happiness, Citizenship)
Night Crossing (Society, Liberty)
Man From Snowy River (Work/Property, Leadership)
The Blind Side (Life/Happiness, Work, Citizenship)
Narnia movies
Searching for Bobby Fischer (Leadership)
The Truman Show (Society)
12 Angry Men (Citizenship, Leadership)


Website Resources:
Here is a link to a site that looks at movies and their moral standards and "family friendliness" (according to the Catholic church): www.catholicnews.com/movies.htm.  I always like to have plenty of reviews on what is out there.  She also mentioned a movie, "The Color of Paradise" that is an Iranian movie that talks about God, and "looks up and not sideways" (doesn't bash other faiths, just celebrates faith, I think is what she was saying...).

http://www.kids-in-mind.com/   is also a great site that tells you exactly what is in the movie as far a sexual inferences, violence/gore, and language.

"Good Movie List" from RaNae