First United Methodist Church of San Diego, California, United States for Friday, 16 January 2015 In Real Life "The Hundred-foot Journey - a film review"by Mary Allman-Boyle
This week was full of terror in France. Attacks on cartoonists, a Kosher Deli, a policewoman, and our sense of security and freedom of expression. Our hearts go out to those families as well the families of the world.
It may seem odd to write about a movie at these difficult times. But this movie, I believe, speaks a word of truth into our situation.
Without giving away the whole story, the trailers inform that this family migrates from India due to violence perpetrated on them. Hassan, the narrator as a young man, is not even sure the nature or reasoning of the violence other than different backgrounds; and politics.
As they try to find a new home in Europe, there are glimpses of prejudices. Border agents who wonder if the young sister is a mail order bride or that Hassan is really a cook or exagerating his skill set to be allowed into Europe. As they locate in the south of France, some are gracious while others are fearful of the different. Fear of an Indian Restaurant only a hundred feet away from a renowned French restaurant brings its troubles and hatred ensues.
While there are mixed reviews, I recommend this movie. The movie explores love and romance on many levels. And the common language of culinary arts transcends cultural differences. Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, who have brought other important works about racism, bring us this work at a timely moment. If only the spice of life could bridge the cultural divides and bring unity and love as in this movie. May it be so.[Reverend Mary Allman-Boyle[
Watch the movie trailer...
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