The Arts & Faith website has sponsored a jury every year since 2014 to recommend films to Christian audiences. The reasons a critic might think a film is particularly suited for a faith audience are varied,, so be sure to check out the juror’s statements by clicking the appropriate link(s) below.
- Juror #2
- Conclave
- Flow
- Perfect Days
- Wildcat
- Rebel Ridge
- The Bikeriders
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
- Dune: Part Two
- The Wild Robot
Members of the 2024 Arts & Faith Ecumenical Jury: Kenneth R. Morefield; Aren Bergstrom; Andrew Eisenman; Douglas C. McLeod, Jr.; Christian Jessup; Evalyn Cogswell; Gareth Higginson; Noel T. Manning, II; Thomas Manning; Prisca Bird; Lindsey Dunn; Peter T. Chattaway; Tynan Yanaga; Anand Venigalla. Brian Duignan.
Juror’s Honorable Mentions
Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara — An undoubtedly painful watch for viewers of any religion, Kidnapped (Rapito), is a particularly bracing portrayal of man’s ability to rationalize almost anything once he becomes convinced his is the one true religion. A Jewish boy is taken from his home by the Catholic Church because of reports that he was secretly baptized, even though they won’t tell the family when, where, or by whom the baptism took place. The sociopolitical commentary is ever present, but it never overshadows the primal human pain of losing a child, a pain that is not limited to people of any religion. — Kenneth R. Morefield