The next Movies for Lent episode has arrived!

Jason and Adam, pastors and movie-lovers, are hosting Movies for Lent: Conversations at the Intersection of Faith & Film.

You can participate in the live watch experience and discussion on Wednesdays over zoom (join the Movies for Lent facebook group for more info), or participate on your own by using these podcast episodes as a jumping-off point for reflection or discussion in your own communities.

This week’s selection is Michael Clayton (2007).

Theme: Repentance
Lectionary Scripture: Luke 13:1-9
Discussion Questions:

1. After viewing ‘Michael Clayton’ what thoughts and impressions lingered as the credits rolled and beyond? Why?

2. From a cinematic perspective, what did you enjoy about the film? What worked for you? What didn’t?

3. In our film the protagonist is burdened and beat down, and his friend has had a break from reality. One is lost and disillusioned, the other repentant and in pursuit of penance. In what ways does this reflect the stories we tell ourselves and share as a society?

4. In our lectionary passage Jesus tells a parable, a fig tree has failed to bear fruit, but the field-hand is asking for one last chance. How many (figurative) fig trees are presented in this film, and how many chances do they have left?