"You will recognize what Mendoza's conversion looks like when you watch the well-depicted transition from grief and despair to tears of gratitude, and finally, to shared laughter with his Guarani brothers in Christ. It is rare in a major movie to find forgiveness and faith so beautfully depicted. It is a cinematic jewel that any Christian would be thrilled to see, as I was." -- Tom Askew I found this picture and grabbed an excerpt on the same blog (http://dovemountaineers.blogspot.com/2009/11/mission.html). The author hit it on the head in terms of what this film does in dealing with themes of repentance and renewal. I liked this film for a few different reasons. The music, the sets, and the unique perspective of the standard "white men are evil" type of story. The music I recognized immediately from a Yo Yo Ma CD I used to listen to in high school. There are two distinct themes that are played throughout. One is a somewhat calm, dwindling series of notes eac...
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