• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Politics
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Tech
Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

February 5, 2021
New Research Released on the State of Faith in the UK

New Research Released on the State of Faith in the UK

May 21, 2022
Black and Asian Christians Hold Solidarity Walk in NY

Black and Asian Christians Hold Solidarity Walk in NY

May 19, 2022
Kel Mitchell’s Journey From Actor to Pastor

Kel Mitchell’s Journey From Actor to Pastor

May 16, 2022
After 800 years, Church of England Apologizes for Anti-Jewish Laws

After 800 years, Church of England Apologizes for Anti-Jewish Laws

May 13, 2022
Less Than Half of Christians See Missions as Mandate from Christ —Barna

Less Than Half of Christians See Missions as Mandate from Christ —Barna

May 8, 2022
Chinese Open Theological Seminary in Italy

Chinese Open Theological Seminary in Italy

May 7, 2022
US Congress Calls for the Protection of Jerusalem’s Christians

US Congress Calls for the Protection of Jerusalem’s Christians

May 6, 2022
Christian hip-hop is a ‘bridge’ between the church and the world, Lecrae says

Christian hip-hop is a ‘bridge’ between the church and the world, Lecrae says

April 27, 2022
Christian Worship on Flight Viral Video Drew Mixed Reactions

Christian Worship on Flight Viral Video Drew Mixed Reactions

April 22, 2022
9-year-old Swings Her Way to Golf and Her New Family’s Heart

9-year-old Swings Her Way to Golf and Her New Family’s Heart

April 21, 2022
Churches in Ireland Pour in Donations for Ukraine

Churches in Ireland Pour in Donations for Ukraine

April 20, 2022
Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

Christians Celebrate Palm Sunday

April 14, 2022
  • About
    • About Us
    • Our Team
  • Locations
    • CALIFORNIA
      • Southern California
    • COLORADO
      • Denver, CO
    • FLORIDA
      • Broward County, FL
      • Jacksonville, FL
      • Miami, FL
      • Naples, FL
      • Orlando, FL
      • Palm Beach County, FL
      • Tallahassee, FL
    • GEORGIA
      • Atlanta, GA
    • NEW JERSEY
      • South Jersey
    • OHIO
      • Northwestern Ohio
      • Southern Ohio
    • TENNESSEE
      • Nashville, TN
    • TEXAS
      • Austin, TX
      • Dallas, TX
  • Publishing Guide
    • Content Guidelines for Publishing
    • General Article Submission Guidelines
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
Monday, May 23, 2022
56 °f
Charlotte
53 ° Fri
52 ° Sat
52 ° Sun
50 ° Mon
Charlotte Christian Voice
  • Home
  • News
    • All
    • Charlotte
    • Government
    • National
    • North Carolina
    • Politics
    • World
    New Research Released on the State of Faith in the UK

    New Research Released on the State of Faith in the UK

    Black and Asian Christians Hold Solidarity Walk in NY

    Black and Asian Christians Hold Solidarity Walk in NY

    Kel Mitchell’s Journey From Actor to Pastor

    Kel Mitchell’s Journey From Actor to Pastor

    After 800 years, Church of England Apologizes for Anti-Jewish Laws

    After 800 years, Church of England Apologizes for Anti-Jewish Laws

    Less Than Half of Christians See Missions as Mandate from Christ —Barna

    Less Than Half of Christians See Missions as Mandate from Christ —Barna

    Chinese Open Theological Seminary in Italy

    Chinese Open Theological Seminary in Italy

    US Congress Calls for the Protection of Jerusalem’s Christians

    US Congress Calls for the Protection of Jerusalem’s Christians

    Christian Worship on Flight Viral Video Drew Mixed Reactions

    Christian Worship on Flight Viral Video Drew Mixed Reactions

    Churches in Ireland Pour in Donations for Ukraine

    Churches in Ireland Pour in Donations for Ukraine

    Trending Tags

    • Church
      • All
      • Missions
      • Pastors
      • Worship
      Christian hip-hop is a ‘bridge’ between the church and the world, Lecrae says

      Christian hip-hop is a ‘bridge’ between the church and the world, Lecrae says

      Church United Updates on Ukraine Relief

      Church United Updates on Ukraine Relief

      Extollo International: Raising and Lifting up the People of Haiti

      Extollo International: Raising and Lifting up the People of Haiti

      Patrick and the History of St. Patrick’s Day

      Patrick and the History of St. Patrick’s Day

      A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

      A Candid Interview with Steve Austin, Author of ‘From Pastor to Psych Ward’

      The English School in Marietta Georgia is Touching Lives and Sharing the Gospel

      The English School in Marietta Georgia is Touching Lives and Sharing the Gospel

      Reaching the Nepali Bhutanese in Harrisburg, PA

      Reaching the Nepali Bhutanese in Harrisburg, PA

      A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

      A Blueprint for Prayer: Three Personal Petitions

      Why a House Church?

      Why a House Church?

    • Lifestyle
      • All
      • Books
      • Education
      • Entertainment
      • family
      • Food
      • Health
      • Humor
      • Relationships
      • Travel
      Christian hip-hop is a ‘bridge’ between the church and the world, Lecrae says

      Christian hip-hop is a ‘bridge’ between the church and the world, Lecrae says

      Jeremy Camp doesn’t write songs for radio: I want to ‘connect with the heart’

      Jeremy Camp doesn’t write songs for radio: I want to ‘connect with the heart’

      Minno is the new streaming platform for Christian kids — and it’s excellent

      Minno is the new streaming platform for Christian kids — and it’s excellent

      Newsboys say they will tour until they are 80: We are just getting started!

      Newsboys say they will tour until they are 80: We are just getting started!

      Netflix’s ‘A Week Away’ is a must-watch faith-based musical

      Netflix’s ‘A Week Away’ is a must-watch faith-based musical

      Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

      Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

      There’s a new streaming platform — and it’s a great option for families

      There’s a new streaming platform — and it’s a great option for families

      Pixar’s ‘Soul’ has multiple great messages about life

      Pixar’s ‘Soul’ has multiple great messages about life

      Actress Miya Horcher Leads With Love

      Actress Miya Horcher Leads With Love

      Trending Tags

      • Business
        • All
        • Finance
        • Leadership
        4word Hosts Tenth Anniversary Celebration Online – Gala for the Girls

        4word Hosts Tenth Anniversary Celebration Online – Gala for the Girls

        Chick-fil-A Founder’s Daughter Reveals Mom as ‘Backbone’ of Family Dynasty

        Chick-fil-A Founder’s Daughter Reveals Mom as ‘Backbone’ of Family Dynasty

        Are You Passionate?

        Are You Passionate?

        Questions To Ask Before Taking Social Security

        Questions To Ask Before Taking Social Security

        Financial Tips For Single Women

        Financial Tips For Single Women

        7 Ways to Create Your CEO Lifestyle

        7 Ways to Create Your CEO Lifestyle

        Last U.S. Toys R Us Store to Close Friday

        Last U.S. Toys R Us Store to Close Friday

        Being a Good Steward of Your Stories

        Being a Good Steward of Your Stories

        10 Tips to Save Big on Your Car Insurance

        10 Tips to Save Big on Your Car Insurance

      • Sports
        Bitterness Strikes Out

        Bitterness Strikes Out

        Kia’s Amazing Journey

        Kia’s Amazing Journey

        Bengals Chaplain Kicks COVID-19

        Bengals Chaplain Kicks COVID-19

        NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown opens up about faith

        NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown opens up about faith

        Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner

        Taking the Next Step: An Interview with Noah Turner

        To Empower and Encourage

        To Empower and Encourage

        Are You Passionate?

        Are You Passionate?

        There is Another Way

        There is Another Way

        Did God See That Coming?

        Did God See That Coming?

      No Result
      View All Result
      Charlotte Christian Voice
      No Result
      View All Result

      Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

      by Michael Foust
      February 5, 2021
      in Featured, Movies
      0
      Netflix’s ‘Penguin Bloom’ has lessons about family, life and death

      Sam Bloom was a smiling, energetic mom of three in 2013 who was living the so-called good life.

      She had reached her childhood goal of becoming a nurse. Her husband was successful in his profession. They were traveling the world.

      Then tragedy struck one day while on vacation.

      Bloom was posing for a photograph at a scenic spot in Thailand when a rail composed of rotted wood collapsed, plummeting her 20 feet to the concrete below and breaking her back. Immediately, she was paralyzed from her chest down.

      The woman who was formerly full of life was now angry and depressed, and confined to a wheelchair. Most days, she would sit at home, unable to care for her family as she wanted. She often contemplated the “what ifs” of life — and wished she were dead.

      But then a bird entered her life — specifically, an injured magpie chick named “Penguin.” Having been rescued by her children and brought into their home, the magpie was on a similar path as Bloom. Sam couldn’t walk. Penguin couldn’t fly. Both needed love, compassion and patience.

      By caring for the magpie — and watching it recover — Sam Bloom regained her will to live.

      Penguin Bloom (2021): L to R – Abe Clifford-Barr as Oli Bloom, Naomi Watts as Sam Bloom, Griffin Murray-Johnston as Noah Bloom, & Andrew Lincoln as Cameron Bloom.

      The new Netflix film Penguin Bloom (PG-13) tells the true story of Sam Bloom’s inspiring road to recovery, as she re-learned how to canoe and eventually represented her country, Australia, in the paracanoeing world championships. (Paracanoeing is the sport for athletes with an impairment.)

      Around the time she learned to canoe, Penguin learned to fly.

      It’s one of the more inspiring films of the year.

      Naomi Watts stars as Bloom. The film’s themes of courage, resilience and a strong family bond, Watts said, can encourage moviegoers.

      “Hopefully, it’s something that we can all tap into going on the journey with this family,” Watts told me.

      Penguin Bloom is void of explicit faith elements, but it’s not hard to see God’s hand throughout the plot. It teaches us to love more, sacrifice more, and to make each day count. It also urges us to focus on what we still have instead of what we’ve lost.

      “I consider myself the luckiest man alive,” her husband tells her. “Because for a night, I sat thinking I’d never see you again. But I did. I do, every day.”

      The film also is mostly family-friendly, with only minor language (s–t, 2; OMG, 2; h-ll, 1). ClearPlay offers a filter.

      Also worth watching this month:

      Adults/teens

      The Black Church (PBS) — It’s a two-part series about the 400-year history of the black church in America, featuring interviews with a wide range of individuals, from BeBe Winans to Oprah Winfrey. All total, the series lasts four hours. Henry Gates Jr. (Reconstruction) is the host. It debuts Feb. 16/17 but also will be available at PBS.org.
      Blown Away: Season 2 (Netflix) — Skilled glassblowers create mind-blowing artworking in a reality competition unlike anything else on television. Season 2, with 10 episodes, entered the lineup in January. Rated TV-14.

      Vindication (Pureflix) — Detective Gary Travis (Todd Terry) solves crimes in this unique, 10-episode faith-centric series, which focuses not on the “who done it” but on the wrongly accused. Season 1 began streaming recently on PureFlix.com. (Season 2 is currently in production.)

      Safety (Disney Plus) — A college football player puts his promising future on the line in order to raise his younger brother. The plot is based on the real-life story of former Clemson football player Ray McElrathebey. Rated PG for thematic content involving drug addiction, and some language. ClearPlay offers a filter.
      Children

      We Can Be Heroes (Netflix) — A group of superhero kids band together to save Earth after their superhero parents are abducted. It was produced by the same filmmaker (Robert Rodriguez) who produced the Spy Kids series. Rated PG for mild action/violence.
      Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous: Season 2 (Netflix) — Teens attending a dinosaur camp get into deadly trouble after they break the rules. It’s a fun series for families who enjoyed the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World films. Due to a few intense situations, it’s probably best for older children. Rated TV-Y7. Animated.

      Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas (Netflix) — Shaun the Sheep tricks the Farmer into buying llamas, who are far more mischievous than Shaun envisioned. Rated TV-Y. Stop-motion animation.

      Michael Foust is the father of four small children and the husband of an amazing wife named Julie. He has covered the intersection of faith and entertainment more than 15 years.

      Facebook Comments

      Previous Post

      Vietnam Opens First Christian Public Library

      Next Post

      Lifeway to Sell HQ and Shift to New Work Environment

      Michael Foust

      Michael Foust

      Michael Foust is the husband of an amazing wife named Julie and the father of four young children. He has covered the intersection of faith and entertainment for more than a decade. Visit his blog, MichaelFoust.com

      Next Post
      Lifeway to Sell HQ and Shift to New Work Environment

      Lifeway to Sell HQ and Shift to New Work Environment

      Please login to join discussion
      • Trending
      • Comments
      • Latest
      Poland to Ban Sunday Shopping

      Poland to Ban Sunday Shopping

      December 4, 2017
      Chinese Christians Continue Sunday School Despite Govt Ban

      Chinese Christians Continue Sunday School Despite Govt Ban

      January 1, 2018
      The Wounded Healer

      The Wounded Healer

      May 31, 2018
      Situation Improves for Christians in Egypt

      Situation Improves for Christians in Egypt

      0

      Muslim Refugees Converting to Christianity to Remain Safe

      0

      Egypt’s Christians Given Equal Leave for Pilgrimage

      0
      New Research Released on the State of Faith in the UK

      New Research Released on the State of Faith in the UK

      May 21, 2022
      Black and Asian Christians Hold Solidarity Walk in NY

      Black and Asian Christians Hold Solidarity Walk in NY

      May 19, 2022
      Kel Mitchell’s Journey From Actor to Pastor

      Kel Mitchell’s Journey From Actor to Pastor

      May 16, 2022
      Charlotte Christian Voice

      Navigate Site

      • About
      • Locations
      • Publishing Guide
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us

      Follow Us

      No Result
      View All Result
      • Home
      • News
      • Church
      • Lifestyle
      • Business
      • Sports

      Login to your account below

      Forgotten Password?

      Fill the forms bellow to register

      All fields are required. Log In

      Retrieve your password

      Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

      Log In

      Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy