A great story provides an opportunity, in the words of film critic and author Jeffrey Overstreet, ​“for us to attend more closely to each other, to the world around us, and to our own mysterious hearts.” As a result, watching a movie is often a profoundly formative experience.

For this second special summer edition of our Renovaré webinar, we’ve invited three experts of cinema —Jeffrey Overstreet, Catherine Barsotti, and Chris Hall — to make a case for their favorite films. Host Carolyn Arends has asked each panelist to prepare a list of 5 wonderful movies that somehow make a contribution (most likely indirectly and possibly even inadvertently) to the spiritual formation conversation.

We expect a lively conversation amongst our panelists — and probably in the chat amongst the participants as well! Come ready to hear about some great flicks. Popcorn is optional, but recommended!

The webinar is free, but you do need to register. (And if you can’t make it, register to get a recording link emailed to you after the event.)