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—See also ML #1800 and 2323Minority Report (2002—Tom Cruise, Colin Farell, Max Von Sydow)In a futuristic world, murderers are caught by the “pre-crime” police unit before they commit acrime. When an officer in the special unit is accused of a crime, he sets out to prove his innocence. Alook at the type of extreme control that could be possible in the near future and the trade-off of theloss of freedom for increased “security.”Nostradamus (1994—Tcheky Karyo, Julia Ormond)Biographical drama about the 16th-century astrologer-physician Nostradamus and his life andprophecies.—Also relates to Preparatory Meeting on the Endtime.—See also ML #1800 and 2323Relate to Classes 9a & 9b, on “Heaven”Always (1989—Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman.)Touching and inspiring love story about a pilot who returns in the spirit after he’s killed in a planecrash. Has a good portrayal of the spirit world and lessons on jealousy and “letting go” of daydreamingand reminiscing.—See also Issues Category No. 3 on “The Spirit World” and Category No. 6 section 6 on “Life andDeath.”Dragonfly (2002—Kevin Costner, Susanna Thompson)After experiencing various seemingly supernatural encounters, a doctor begins to believe that hisdead wife is trying to contact him from beyond the grave. Insight into life after death and communicationswith the departed.Ghost (1990—Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore)Comedy/drama about a man who tries to get through to his grieving girlfriend from the spiritworld. Good lessons on good and evil and how you reap what you sow, as well as good visual portrayalof the spirit world and life after death.—See also Issues Category No. 3 on “The Spirit World” and Category 6 section 3 on “Life andDeath.”What Dreams May Come (1998—Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding)Drama about a man who dies and goes to Heaven, but whose great love for his wife causes him totry to help her from the spirit world. You will need to point out that some of the representation of theafterlife is not Scriptural, although much of it is.—See also Issues Category No. 3 on “The Spirit World” and Category 6 section 3 on “Life andDeath.”Relate to Classes 11a and 11b on “Overcoming Obstacles”Ben Hur (1959—Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins)Historical drama set at the time of Christ. Good lessons on overcoming bitterness and revenge.—Also relates to Preparatory Meeting on the “Life of Jesus.”124Meaningful Movies