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Sister Hosea Rupprecht is a member of the Daughters of St. Paul, a religious community dedicated to evangelization with the media. She holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto and an MA in Media Literacy from Webster University in St. Louis. 

Sr. Hosea is director of the East Coast office of the Pauline Center for Media Studies, based in Staten Island, NY, and speaks on media literacy and faith to catechists, parents, youth, and young adults. Together with Father Chip Hines, she is the co-host of Searchlight, a Catholic movie review show on Catholic TV. Sr. Hosea is the author of How to Watch Movies with Kids: A Values-Based Strategy, released by Pauline Books & Media. 

For the past 15 years, she has facilitated various film dialogues for both children and adults, as well as given presentations on integrating culture, faith and media.

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Spider-Man Far From Home - Finding Your Courage

Spider-Man Far From Home - Finding Your Courage

Yes, it’s another film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe come to entice us to drop our money at the box office. Thankfully, audiences get a break from the darkness the last two Avengers films have doled out. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” delivers more light-hearted fare as Peter Parker, a.k.a., Spider-Man (Tom Holland) takes a break from ‘superheroing’ to go on a class trip to Europe with his friends. Anyone who dissolved with the snap of Thanos’s fingers ...
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The Secret Life of Pets 2 - Letting Go of Fear

The Secret Life of Pets 2 - Letting Go of Fear

Illumination Studios' “The Secret Life of Pets 2” once again gives us humans a glimpse into what our pets get up to when we leave the house but this time the adventure (well one of them, anyway) moves to the countryside where new exploits await terrier Max (voiced by Patton Oswalt) and mutt Duke (voiced by Eric Stonestreet).
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Late Night - Being Your Authentic Self

Late Night - Being Your Authentic Self

Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling are a well-matced pair in the comedy, "Late Night." Hired only for the sake of diversity, Molly (Kaling) stands up to Katherine (Thompson), a long-running late night show host who lords it over her staff. Only by learning to value Molly and her input does Katherine gain the courage to be her authentic self.
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Emanuel - Hope in Forgiveness

Emanuel - Hope in Forgiveness

A special film event for two nights only: June 17th and June 19th. The nation was rocked when the news of nine fatalities at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston hit the air. This moving documentary chronicles the events of that night in a spirit of hope that can be felt in the faith-filled witness of the survivors and family members of the victims.
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Poms - Love Yourself

Poms - Love Yourself

When New Yorker Martha, decides to cancel all her chemo appointments and move to the retirement community of Sun Springs, Georgia, little does she know that life awaits her. Somewhat a loner, Martha finds friendship and connection when she starts a cheerleading club. What could be a great story of courage and connection, "Poms" ends up being uninspiring.
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A Dog's Journey - Love and Belonging

A Dog's Journey - Love and Belonging

Beloved family dog, Bailey, returns for another adventure in “A Dog’s Journey." A sequel to 2017’s “A Dog’s Purpose,” this new adventure finds Bailey living the good life with his “boy” Ethan. He’s also getting to know CJ, Ethan and his wife Hannah’s granddaughter, the newest member of the pack. When Bailey's ready to return as another dog, Ethan entrusts CJ to Bailey's care. What a journey he takes to fulfill his mission!
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