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Michael Landon, director of film The Velveteen Rabbit, is interviewed by CT magazine, on his thoughts about being a Christian in Hollywood. (You can subscribe to Christianity Today Movies for more good stuff like this.)

The Velveteen Rabbitis a classic children’s book which explores the moving and recurring theme of being made ‘real’ through a search for redemptive love. Spielberg’s Artificial Intelligence engages with this at a more adult level, as do so many other books and films – Love of Seven Dolls by Paul Gallico is just one such classic.

Indeed, the question has often been asked – Why do non-Christians often make the best Christian films?. They are often far better at creating a sense of longing, or asking challenging questions without then trying to hammer home some answers.

Most stories and films contain redemptive themes and parallels. I was struck yet again last week, on watching Slumdog Millionaire (great film – do go to see it) by just how many ready-made opportunities God gives us through supposedly secular story-telling.

We can use these echoes of eternity in many types of evangelism, especially online. So few Christians seem to be using these opportunities. Do check out the new Damaris initiative Pollard on Film with Nick Pollard’s take on new film releases, complete with free video downloads. You can also sign up for the Damaris newsletter.

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