News of the World
PG-13, 2020, Universal Pictures
Director:
Paul Greengrass
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel
Plot:
A Civil War veteran agrees to deliver a girl, taken by the Kiowa people years ago, to her aunt and uncle, against her will. They travel hundreds of miles and face grave dangers as they search for a place that either can call home.
1
An orphan twice over
Themes: Communication, Compassion, Helping Others, Orphans, Sadness, Tragedy
2
American man and Kiowa girl learn to understand one another
Themes: Communication, Humility, Teachability, Understanding
3
Girl's quick thinking changes useless gun into deadly weapon
Themes: Armor of God, Ingenuity, Spiritual Warfare, Thinking Fast
6
Sudden dust storm separates man from child
Themes: Being Lost, Hidden