4 films to watch with your youth group

Movies are part of our culture. We are a culture that consumes a lot of them. We download, rent and show up at the theaters to experience what is often times missing in our lives (adventure). As a filmmaker I love movies for lots of reasons but I especially love movies that matter. I love movies that cause me to think, feel, cry or wonder about something that I have never thought to consider. As a filmmaker and as a youth leader (someone who disciples teenagers) I believe that it is our duty to use the redemptive parts of culture as we go about this journey of discipleship in a creative manner. Teenagers are going to see films no matter what, why not use this as an opportunity to share with them some redemptive films that can engage their faith and cause them to think a little. Below I am going to list 4 films that I believe are worth showing to a small group or your entire youth group. Having fruitful discussion after these films can be very beneficial and really help students to think through some of the implications in the film.