This past weekend was my semi-annual visit with my Gradual School family in our favorite little house down on the grounds of the Monastery/School of Theology where we spent so many years together studying theology, scripture and philosophy. Now when we get together we usually don't have an agenda, but rather spend the time mostly eating, drinking, chatting or sitting in companionable silence as we each read our own books. Sometimes we shop at the gift shop or Scholar Shop (the Theology School Book Store).
On this particular weekend we were surprised by our beloved professor Fr. Damien when he brought a movie with him and asked us all if we wanted to watch it instead of our normal round of conversation. Of course, because we love him and trust his judgement implicitly, we said yes and put in the DVD. Boy did we get more than we bargained for.
The movie was Sita Sings the Blues (see below). It was the most amazing animated adventure. It weaves a contemporary story of a young couple with the Indian Myth of Rama and Sita from the Ramayana (a well known tale to all young Indian children). and in between the two is the music of Annette Hanshaw from the 1920's era. I wish I could explain it better, but it is something you have to experience for yourself.
So, Netflix, or Amazon, or however you can, find a way to see this wonderful little movie. You will not be disappointed and you will learn some wonderful Indian Folklore in a very inventive way.
Pax
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