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PAGE 11 - The Georgia Bulletin, August 23, 1990
Mother Teresa
NEW YORK (CNS) -- The much-awarded, highly
praised 1986 theatrical documentary, "Mother Teresa," is
being rebroadcast Thurs., Aug. 30, 10-10:30 p.m. on
GPTV, Channel 8.
The program airs during the week of Mother Teresa’s
retirement as head of the Missionaries of Charity, the
religious order she founded in Calcutta in 1950.
Produced and directed by Ann and Jeanette Petrie, the
documentary is the definitive film portrait of this woman
who has won the admiration and respect of the world for
her work on behalf of "the poorest of the poor."
Included is a biographical summary of Mother Teresa’s
life from her birth in Yugoslavia in 1910 to her receiving
the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. The major portion of the
film, however, is devoted to showing her labors of love
and gaining some insight into her spiritual motivation.
Filmed in 10 countries over a period of five years, the
production follows Mother Teresa’s journey’s into the
world’s worst trouble spots from war-tom Beirut to the
impoverished South Bronx. It also affords a look at the
work of her Missionaries of Charity at some of their more
than 320 centers around the world.
Narrated by Sir Richard Attenborough, the documentary
pays fitting tribute to a person whose message of the
sanctity of life transcends all political, social and religious
boundaries.
The U.S. Catholic Conference classification is A-I --
general patronage — and it is recommended for family
viewing. The film is not rated by the Motion Picture
Association of America.
"POLITICS - THE NEW BLACK POWER,"
Film Portrait Rebroadcast Aug. 30
Examining how political realities have changed since
the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is "Politics - The New
Black Power,” airing Friday, Aug. 31, 10-11 p.m. on
GPTV, Channel 8.
The documentary’s thesis is that a new generation of
African-American leaders has emerged over the past 25
years and, like other minorities, taken its place within the
mainstream of American politics.
As its main examples, the program focuses on newly
Two Natural Comics
BY GERRIPARE
NEW YORK (CNS) - Complications arise for a
workaholic executive when an easygoing escaped con
assumes his identity in “Taking Care of Business”
(Hollywood Pictures).
After hightailing it out of prison so he can take advan
tage of World Series tickets he has won, Jimmy (James
Belushi), a free-spirited car thief, stumbles upon the
appointment book of harried adman Spencer (Charles
Grodin), newly arrived in Los Angeles to land a career
making deal.
The date book is filled with credit cards, the keys to an
oceanside mansion owned by Spencer’s boss and the
promise of a $1,000 reward to the finder.
Upon arriving at the mansion to claim the reward,
Jimmy is mistaken for Spencer by the boss’s daughter
(Loryn Locklin) and he plays along in hopes of getting to
know her better - a lot better. He’s also expected to land
COMPASSION - Mother Teresa fondles an
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elected Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, Baltimore
Mayor Kurt Schmoke and Democratic National Committee
Chairman Ron Brown.
Also interviewed are a dozen or so black congressmen,
state and city officials as well as several scholars in the
field of political science.
Spice Up Bland Film
an account with a traditional Japanese client (Mako), who
is startled by "Spencer’s" less-than-businesslike behavior.
The real Spencer, meanwhile, has been mugged and is
forced to accept the lecherous attentions of a former
schoolmate (Anne DeSalvo) as he desperately tries to
catch up with his client and discredit his looney imposter.
When Jimmy and Spencer finally collide, they hatch an
even nuttier plan to salvage both their futures, and in the
process gain an unexpected mutual respect.
Director Arthur Hiller’s sturdy little comedy is nothing
exceptional except that it’s got two natural comedic talents
in Belushi and Grodin, who are easily able to outshine the
mediocre script.
Anne DeSalvo is also wonderful as Spencer’s man-
hungry ex-classmate, bringing such soulful longing to her
role she gets well beyond the caricature she could have
been.
Belushi especially projects such irresistible charm and
warmth that you don’t care that his actions are very
predictable - you’re along
for the ride and he’s fun to
watch.
As tne high-powered
exec forced to skulk
around in female harem
pants and a stolen sweat
shirt, Grodin is pathetically
comical, and once joined
with Belushi, their chemis
try is what makes an oth
erwise bland comedy a
generally enjoyable experi
ence.
Because of a brief sexu
al encounter, a flash of
nudity, minimal rough
language and brief scenes
of comically treated vio
lence, the U.S. Catholic
Conference classification is
A-III - adults. The Motion
Picture Association of
America rating is R --
restricted.
infant found in a Calcutta alley trash can. (CNS
The success of today’s black politicians is based on
crossing racial lines to appeal to white as well as black
voters on community issues.
Those taking the pragmatic road of crossover politics
are sometimes referred to as "Uncle Toms” by an older
generation who marched for civil rights in order to win
black representation of black interests.
Written and narrated by Washington Post reporter Juan
Williams, the documentary is clearly on the side of those
working within the political system rather than as a
separate force on the outside.
For one thing, it says, areas with black majorities
already have black representation. In other areas, black
politicians need to run on issues beyond race.
Andrew Young, former civil rights leader, congressman,
U.N. representative and Atlanta mayor, sums up the new
pragmatism by- saying that in order to win elections one
has “to stop thinking black and white and start thinking
green."
For Young, bread on the table rather than race is the
real political issue -- interracial coalitions are natural in
meeting broad-based economic concerns.
Wren's Nest Begins
Storytelling Season
The tradition of storytelling continues with 4 ‘Tales from
the Briar Patch” at the Wren’s Nest on Saturdays at 2
p.m., starting on Sat., Sept. 1, and ending on Sat., April
27, 1991.
The stories of Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox are folk-tales
recorded by Georgia’s own world-reknowned author, Joel
Chandler Harris. The storytelling will be held at the
Wren’s Nest, the author’s Victorian home that is currently
undergoing restoration. Members of the Southern Order of
Storytellers such as Akbar Imhotep, Janan Henry, Phyllis
Kelly, Cynthia Watts, Betty Ann Wylie and others will
entertain visitors with the antics of Br’er Rabbit and his
friends.
This program is sponsored jointly by the Bureau for
Cultural Affairs, City of Atlanta, and the Junior League of
Atlanta, Inc. In addition to the Saturday stories, tours aie
conducted through the Wren’s Nest Tuesday through
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m.
to 4 p.m. The Wren’s Nest is closed on Mondays. Admis
sion is $3 for adults, $2 for senior citizens and teens, and
$1 for children ages 4-12. Group tour rates are available
with reservations.
The Wren’s Nest is located at 1050 Gordon Street, SW
and is easily accessible by car or by MARTA. Parking is
available. For more information call 753-7735.
TWO JAKES -- Jack Nicholson (left) is detective Jake Gittles and
Harvey Keitel is real estate developer Jake Berman in “The Two Jakes,”
a mystery set in ‘40s-era Los Angeles. The U.S. Catholic Conference says
this sequel to “Chinatown” features “well-crafted performances” but is
flawed by an “overly intricate plot.” It classifies the film A-in - adults.
The Motion Picture Association of America rating is R -- restricted. (CNS
photo from Paramount)