I went to see a film screening last night and wow! I didn’t know what to expect, as I knew so little about this film. Now that I’ve seen it, I don’t know what to say. It was loud. No, it was quiet. It was overpowering. But it wasn’t. It was gentle. I’m making a mess of this. Let me start again…

 

Tuesday evening, I attended a screening of “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” Later, at home, when I was falling asleep, I placed my hand over my heart and softly cried. I recognized I was caring for the child inside. I then began my nightly ritual of thanking God for at least 5 things from the day. I thanked God for “Beasts of the Southern Wild” – 5 times. That’s how much I appreciate this film. That’s how much it affected me. That’s how grateful I am for having seen this amazing art.

 

I can’t tell you if this is a movie for you or not. I only know that I pray “Hushpuppy” and “Wink” exist somewhere on this earthly plane, and are as real as can be. I also pray I never forget them.

 

Enough said.

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