Movie DiscussionMovie Discussion Course: For History Enthusiasts
Love movies based on historical events? Then this course is for you!
Topics: | Bondage, Conviction, Evil, Freedom, Grace, Movies, Salvation, Strength, Vengeance |
Filters: | Facilitator, Group Leader, Lead, Teacher |
Purpose: | Discipleship |
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Date Added: | June 06, 2007 |
Love movies based on historical events? Then you will love discussing these movies based on the battle of the Alamo, the U.S.'s history of slavery, and World War II.
Session 1
The Alamo
The Alamo depicts the 1836 13-day standoff between Texans and the Mexican army of Santa Anna. Discuss what this film demonstrates above all: the power of conviction.
Amistad
This film is a sometimes harrowing, ultimately uplifting account of an uprising of African prisoners on a Cuban slave ship, and the dramatic trial which affected the plight of slaves throughout America in the years leading up to the Civil War.
Saving Private Ryan
During World War II, eight American GIs fight their way through D-Day carnage to find a private who lost his three brothers in combat. Examine how it's possible for anyone to maintain mercy and decency when evil abounds.
Schindler's List
Look at this dramatic movie's themes of rampant evil, the character of heroism, the quandary of human suffering, and salvation with this discussion guide.



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