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Phenomenon
(1996)
 | Information at Internet
Movie Database |
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Cinema in Focus, a
social and spiritual commentary by Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman. |
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Roger Ebert Review, Chicago Sun-Times. |
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Spirituality and Health Review, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat. |
| Themes
 | Communion/Eucharist
 | In our Contemporary Worship Service we knew
there were some who would need to be taught about Communion and we used
the scene from "Phenomenom" where John Travolta shares the
apple with the youngsters, explaining how once you eat the apple it
becomes a part of you. One child takes a bite, but the other is
reluctant, and then dives in. (submitted by Buzz Trexler, Knoxville TN) |
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| Christ Figures
| A great "Messiah" movie. Think
of Jesus before Pilate when George Malley is being interviewed
about his "gifts." Think about
Mary anointing
Jesus' feet when Lacy washes George's hair and
shaves his face. Think about communion when George's friends
gather at the end of the movie for a commemorative meal. Etc.,
etc., etc. (Jim Somerville, Pastor,
First Baptist Church, Washington, D. C.) |
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| Friendship
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film is essentially a good-hearted story about the rhythms of small-town
life and the meaning of friendship..." (Roger
Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times) |
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