Theatre of Life captures the remarkable story of how renowned chef Massimo Bottura, joined by 60 of the world’s top chefs, transformed food destined for the dumpster into delicious meals for Italy’s hungriest residents. A visual feast in itself, the film puts a human face on a powerful message of social justice and the environmental impact of food waste. Continue reading
A film about two unlikely advocates of a minimalist lifestyle who discover the joy of living with less. This intriguing documentary details the path that totally transformed their view of “success”, as they jettisoned about 90% of their possessions.
One Trekkie’s take on the glory and grandeur of travelling the universe from the comfort of one’s living room. Continue reading
Former filmmaker Bill Locke enthusiastically shares his love of nature films, especially those written and narrated by naturalist David Attenborough, now 90 years old and still going strong. Continue reading
The Drop Box is a touching documentary about Father Jong-rak Lee, a Korean pastor who takes in abandoned children, and his struggle to care and provide for them. Continue reading
Bill Locke reviews Letters to Father Jacob, a film from Finland that teams up two unlikely protagonists in a moving story of redemption and hope. Continue reading
A tough-looking young man looks directly into the camera and says with a crooked grin, “G-Dog is cool, he’s a homeboy, a homey, one of our own.” Who would guess that the canine in question is Father Greg Boyle, a Jesuit priest? Continue reading
Some people describe him as honest, visionary and disciplined, while others have called him restless, immature and even arrogant. Most everyone would agree he is a brilliant guitarist, poet, singer, activist and showman. Bill Locke reviews a documentary film which gives an intimate look at the life and music of Bruce Cockburn. Continue reading
The South Bronx is known for its colourful characters, but Sister Helen might be the most colourful of all. Bill Locke reviews a documentary about one of the most unusual and dedicated Benedictine nuns who you’ll ever meet. With love as tough as nails, she runs a shelter for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. Continue reading
