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“October Baby” due in March + Tim Tebow’s message scores in America’s living rooms
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. October Baby arriving in…March? I guess this is what you call a preemie. Actually, the pro-life film from award-winning directors Jon and Andrew Erwin is already garnering heaps of praise from the likes of the Dove Foundation. Provident Films—known for its association…
Film drama looks at abortion from a unique perspective + Negro Leagues movie in development
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Not your typical movie subject. The PG-13 film October Baby, now in limited release, tackles the story of a young woman who learns that her health problems may be linked to her birth mother’s attempt to abort her as an infant. 2.…
Review: “The Mighty Macs” + Does mean TV create mean people? + Susan Sarandon & the other “N” word
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Movie Review: The Mighty Macs (opening nationwide Friday, Oct. 21) Synopsis: The Mighty Macs tells the true story of how Cathy Rush led the women’s basketball team at Immaculata College, an all-female Catholic academy not exactly known for producing winning sports teams,…
Iranian actress faces harsh “justice” + “Mighty Macs” humanizes nuns while celebrating female empowerment
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Iranian actress sentenced to 90 lashes. From The Wrap: An Iranian actress has been sentenced to 90 lashes and a year in jail for starring in an Australian movie with a shaved head — and no head-covering. Marzieh Vafamehr, who appeared in…
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