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Movies about Tragedies and Forgiveness
04:15 - 10:46 (06:31)
This podcast episode talks about movies that depict tragic events and forgiveness, citing a true story of a woman who hit a man with her car and let him die instead of getting him help, and got 50 years in prison for that, as well as movies like Magnolia and The Fisher King that show forgiveness in challenging circumstances.
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The hosts discuss some great revenge movies, including "She Devil", "Blue Ruin", and why revenge movies can be cathartic to watch.
04:15 - 04:56 (00:40)
Summary
The hosts discuss some great revenge movies, including "She Devil", "Blue Ruin", and why revenge movies can be cathartic to watch.
ChapterMovies about Tragedies and Forgiveness
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The concepts of forgiveness and redemption frequently overlap in movies, but there are some distinctions.
04:56 - 06:17 (01:21)
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The concepts of forgiveness and redemption frequently overlap in movies, but there are some distinctions. While there are few movies dealing primarily with forgiveness, there are plenty of redemption stories, including Hoosiers and Magnolia.
ChapterMovies about Tragedies and Forgiveness
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The tension between seeking revenge and the idea of forgiveness is heavily present in movies.
06:17 - 08:14 (01:57)
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The tension between seeking revenge and the idea of forgiveness is heavily present in movies. Even those who consider themselves big forgivers can still enjoy revenge movies.
ChapterMovies about Tragedies and Forgiveness
EpisodeHow Forgiveness Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A woman who killed a man in a hit and run accident, and called friends to hide the body was sentenced to 50 years in prison.
08:14 - 10:46 (02:32)
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A woman who killed a man in a hit and run accident, and called friends to hide the body was sentenced to 50 years in prison. Despite the father's death, the son forgave the killer and publically stated his forgiveness, which made headlines at the time.