Close Encounters with the Commandments

In this short dramatization, young Anthony falls asleep while "investigating the subject" for a homework paper about the Ten Commandments and dreams he's transported to the parlor of Sherlock Holmes, where he encounters a sprightly angel who will help illuminate this “old list of rules.” The angel “shadows” Anthony, taking pictures as he goes about his daily life, which--when reviewed--make it clear to Anthony how the commandments afford him opportunities to serve God and neighbors in ways he never imagined. Lively, relevant humor combined with winning performances by the actors should make this Catholic-themed gloss on the Ten Commandments appealing and meaningful to youngsters of the 21st century. Highly recommended. Aud: E, P. (J. Reed)