This film tells the story of lieutenant Stefan Wyszynski (Ksawery Szlenkier) - the future Primate of Poland, unknown to a wider audience. It is 1944, in the heat of war, we meet a young priest Wyszynski, who has recently been appointed chaplain of the branch in the Kampinos Forest. It is also active in the insurgent hospital. Everyone knows him there under the pseudonym "Radwan III". The reality of the war is for Fr. Wyszynski, a forge of character, a fight for hope and love, especially against enemies. How are we to forgive in everyday warfare? The hero asks, turning to the Source of his vocation..
A survivor of the Rwandan Genocide struggles to forgive the man who killed her children. A victim’s daughter strikes up an unusual friendship with the ex-IRA bomber who killed her father. And two men—one Israeli, one Palestinian—form a bond after tragedies claim their daughters..
A love story between Azza and Amjad, whose hopes and efforts are united to make a happy family. But their love faces unexpected obstacles which turns into an inescapable parting story..
Ewan, a recovering alcoholic, is hosting a small get-together with his wife, Lizzie, and his best friend, Ted. At first, everyone and everything seems fine - until the cracks starts to show and the truth begins to unravel..
An Amish community rocked by a school shooting, survivors of 9/11, victims of the "troubles" of Northern Ireland and others share their views on how forgiveness has helped to alleviate their grief and resentment in this emotional documentary. Filmmaker Martin Doblmeier explores the spiritual, physical and psychological benefits of forgiveness and includes interviews with Elie Weisel and Vietnamese Buddhist leader Thich Nhat Hanh..
An incredible true story of survival and forgiveness. Eva Kor and her twin sister Miriam were captured by Nazis and experimented on in Auschwitz as children. Despite struggling with her traumatic past, Eva decides to forgive her tormentors..
Presents the biblical story of Jacob who deceived his brother Esau and deals with contemporary conflict, betrayal, and the need for forgiveness from a Christian perspective.
Between frequent bouts with drugs, prison time and spousal abuse, Robert Carrillo had alienated just about everyone in his life -- and most people had given up on him. But a chance meeting with a spiritually connected police officer changed everything. This touching true-life tale illustrates how the power of love and forgiveness, inspired by a relationship with God, can change even the most desperate of lives..
Documentary - Helen Whitney's FORGIVENESS explores the act of forgiveness through a wide range of stories, from adultery and personal betrayal to the post-genocidal reconciliation of nations. In focusing on specific instances of affliction-one family torn apart by abandonment, the post--partheid Truth and Reconciliation hearings in South Africa or the memories of '60s radicals coping with their violent acts of protest-FORGIVENESS studies the psychological impetus and impacts of this crucial sentiment, illuminating its power, its limitations and, in some cases, its dangers..
Documentary - Helen Whitney's FORGIVENESS explores the act of forgiveness through a wide range of stories, from adultery and personal betrayal to the post-genocidal reconciliation of nations. In focusing on specific instances of affliction-one family torn apart by abandonment, the post--partheid Truth and Reconciliation hearings in South Africa or the memories of '60s radicals coping with their violent acts of protest-FORGIVENESS studies the psychological impetus and impacts of this crucial sentiment, illuminating its power, its limitations and, in some cases, its dangers..
To heal from her divorce, a woman walks a 500-miles on the Camino de Santiago. Along the way, she discusses forgiveness with fellow pilgrims. This vulnerable and emotional documentary takes a raw, honest look at the struggle to forgive..
"The Good, the Bad, and the Vulture"—Iesodo and Maggie venture deep into the dark forest to help the feared Devon the Vulture turn from his evil ways. "Forgive and Forget"—Tom made a big mistake when he lost Barry's glasses! Now, feathers are ruffled between these friends..
Most of us at some time in our lives feel that we have been wronged by others in some way. It may be as a result of malicious gossip or maybe a violent act or even worse. How do we react in such situations? Do we lash out at the offender, are we eaten up with the desire for revenge? 'A Step Too Far?' investigates an alternative to revenge; the idea of forgiveness. From Northern Ireland to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, ordinary people share their real life stories and how they have come to view forgiveness. Leading academics also make a significant contribution to the film..
The film centres on a 2018 project by twelve Dene people from the Northwest Territories to recreate a traditional expedition on the Nahanni River in a mooseskin canoe..
Salina Kemp, a Masters student, mother and Mi'kmaw from the Millbrook First Nation, takes us on a journey through all aspects of the 'food security' issue as it affects Indigenous People - both historically and in the present..
Brother's Keeper is a story about a religious man and how he deals with the horrible actions of his brother while trying to bring forgiveness and healing to the family of his brother's victim’s. Written, produced, co-directed by and starring Cornelius Muller and a host of actors from the Winston-Salem based Carolina Actors Group..
Often, we look look to blame others and practice a form of forgiveness that secretly allows us to continue to live our lives as victims. Discover how students and teachers in the A Course in Miracles community have been challenged to embrace True Forgiveness in their own lives by applying the lessons from A Course in Miracles to remember the truth of who they really are. The A Course in Miracles Awakening Series blends insights & personal stories from Ken Wapnick, Gary Renard and others in the ACIM community with messages directly from the Course, as read by AVAIYA founder, iKE ALLEN..
"The Forgiveness Journey" is a 73 minute documentary exploring the issues of forgiveness, compassion and second chances. In the film, you'll meet people who are struggling through their own personal forgiveness journey. Film Director/Producer, Matt Duhamel includes his own story about his 2006 arrest and conviction of a sex offense and his ongoing struggle to reconnect with is estranged daughter. You'll also meet Vicky, a newspaper editor living near Portland, Oregon who suffered a devastating childhood. She is currently on a forgiveness journey in hopes to forgive her mother, grandfather, and step-father. In addition to personal stories of forgiveness, psychologists, authors, and professionals are interviewed to discuss the process of forgiveness and the differences between forgiving ourselves versus others. Their interviews create a more informed understanding of the difficult, yet healing process of forgiving in our lives..
Ben & Eddie: Fleas! - Disappointment and Forgiveness (1990).
A personal story about brotherly love and betrayal. Two brothers, Derek & Jeremiah, reunite. But they have taken radically different paths in coming to terms with their sexual identities as gay men..
