The Burke Revival Film and Discussion Series returns for its fourth season with Chasing the Sacred, a three-film exploration of belief, conscience, and moral identity through the lens of landmark cinema.

Presented by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies in partnership with the Burke Lectureship on Religion & Society and Digital Gym Cinema, the series uses film as a catalyst for public dialogue around some of the most enduring questions of human experience: How do individuals find meaning amid uncertainty? How are moral identities shaped by conflict and displacement? What does conscience require when values are tested?

Each screening pairs a significant work of cinema with a guided discussion led by Rev. Scott Young, curator of the series, whose decades of film programming experience and pastoral perspective bring together cinematic appreciation, ethical inquiry, and reflection on the human condition.

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Synopsis: 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of TAXI DRIVER, one of the greatest movies in cinema history. It is iconic for the boost in careers of several of the actors, capturing the dystopian features of New York City, a magnificent score, and memorable dialogue.