December Kisses
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Several Good Ethical Issues to Discuss
 December Kisses
Starring: December Kisses
Manufacturer: Lifesize Home Entert
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ASIN: B0002V7TWE
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Description

A passionate love story drives this intense tale of a desperate man on the lam (Freddy) taken in by his old friend (Thomas), a kindhearted clergyman, and hidden away in the bell tower of a church. He is nursed back to health in secret by the innocent, beautiful daughter of the priest, (Laura) who is immediately drawn to this dark stranger. While Thomas fends off investigators, a tender, burgeoning relationship grows above him. Upon discovering his daughter's plan to leave with Freddy once he is fully recovered, Thomas must confront his own beliefs; does his compassion for his injured friend extend to his own daughter's love?

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Several Good Ethical Issues to Discuss.......2006-03-14

For execution, this movie is probably lower than average; it is somewhat choppy, much too dark most of the time, and somewhat confusing. However, it deserves an "A" rating for raising ethical and religious issues that can be used to help form (teen's) character and values. The foremost would be: When is it one's Christian duty to help a criminal in need as opposed to turning him into the authorities? Was Laura really falling in love with Freddy, or unconsciously rebelling against her dad? When the pastor decided to call the police to turn Freddy in, what were his real motives for doing it? I did find it interesting that when the pastor prayed, much like many of the Psalms, he found the strength to do what he needed to do. This is a good movie for families concerned with traditional values to show to their teens and then discuss the various issues.
Charlie Rose with Gardner Taylor; Harry Belafonte; Samuel L. Jackson (December 10, 1996)
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    		Charlie Rose with Gardner Taylor; Harry Belafonte; Samuel L. Jackson (December 10, 1996)

    Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
    ProductGroup: DVD
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    ASIN: B000IU361C
    Release Date: 2006-09-28

    Description

    Charlie first speaks with Reverend Gardner Taylor on his career as a preacher and his work to put the issue of race on the American agenda. Then, singer/actor Harry Belafonte talks about his new Altman film, Kansas City. Finally, Samuel L. Jackson discusses his Oscar-nominated turn in the Quentin Tarantino picture Pulp Fiction and his newest film, The Long Kiss Goodnight

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