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Smoke Signals (1998)

Information at Internet Movie Database

Cinema in Focus, a social and spiritual commentary by Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman.

Movie Parables review.

Review, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Health - Spiritual Practices for Human Being.

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Eucharist

"A great feast scene with eucharistic overtones."

Fathers/Father Figures

A great Father's Day film -- Smoke Signals -- based on writings of Sherman Alexi -- a young man's search for his father who died after abandoning his family. The last lines are a poem about forgiving our fathers and asked what we would do if we forgave our fathers. ANN

Forgiveness

"Smoke Signals, a movie, video made on a reservation in Pacific NW is about
forgiving our fathers."

Journey/Quest, Father Figures, Reconciliation

This might fit in several categories -- quest is the first idea that comes to me -- Smoke Signals -- the best movie I have seen for a long time. It is set on the Coeur d'Alene reservation -- 2 young men go a trip of self discovery and reconnection with parents. Great coming to terms with relationships with fathers. (submitted by Ann Fontaine, Lander WY)

Passing on the Mantle

Victor retrieving his father's personal effects. (submitted by Ann Fontaine, Lander WY)

Pilgrimage

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