New & Noteworthy: July 2018 | Sojourners

New & Noteworthy: July 2018

Four July culture recommendations from our editors.
Septiembre, un llanto en silencio (2017)
Dignity in Displacement

Struck by the tragic stories of immigrants trying to enter eastern and southern Europe, Patrick Chamoiseau, a French author from Martinique, explores what it means to be a global community in a time of mass displacement in Migrant Brothers: A Poet’s Declaration of Human Dignity. Yale University Press

Silent Grief

Based on real events, September (originally released as Septiembre, Un Llanto En Silencio) depicts the coming-of-age of Theresa, a young girl who loses her hearing during a guerrilla terrorist bombing in Guatemala. Guatemalan director Kenneth Müller captures Theresa’s struggle as she navigates a grieving nation. Netflix

Racism in the Name of Jesus

In Plantation Jesus: Race, Faith, and a New Way Forward, Skot Welch and Rick Wilson tackle the racist language and imagery plaguing the contemporary church. Using discussion questions, resources, and exercises, Welch and Wilson confront white supremacy and point toward the true gospel. Herald Press

Signed and Sealed

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Rachel Kurtz fuses soul, Americana, and blues in Love, Rachel Kurtz. The 13-song album of original works is a testament to womanhood and “fierce motherhood.” Kurtz’s final track, “Single Parenting,” is an anthem for “anyone that understands the stark reality of raising children alone.” rachelkurtz.com

This appears in the July 2018 issue of Sojourners