The following are capsule reviews from Catholic News Service of new and recent video releases available on DVD and/or Blu-ray — as well as for online viewing.
Video releases for June 17, 2020
Movie: ‘7500’
Viewers’ reaction to the hijacking thriller “7500” (Amazon) might depend on how far the memory of 9/11 has receded for them.
Corrected history: Authors debunk myths tied to church controversies
The Inquisition, the Crusades, the trial of the Knights Templar, the condemnation of Galileo Galilei and the role of Pope Pius XII during World War II are just a few “hot” historical events in the life of the church that can still today ignite controversy and fiery debate.
Florida Catholic high school alumni praise 2020 grads in YouTube video
A list of former graduates were among the voices who lent to honor the strength and persistence of the class of 2020 graduates in a special video tribute.
Race and film: Fiction and nonfiction that give food for thought
Dramas and documentaries can continue to be part of a path forward toward understanding.
Movie: ‘Artemis Fowl’
“Artemis Fowl” (Disney) is an off-key screen version of Eoin Colfer’s 2001 fantasy novel for young adults that’s streaming now on Disney+.
‘Beecham House,’ June 14, PBS
A welcome escape is in store for visitors to “Beecham House,” a lavishly produced historical drama set in India.
Authors explain Catholic topics clearly but write from certain ideology
Two books give readers an overview of what it means to be Catholic in today’s world.