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How could a drug smuggler do more than give up?
Tom Cruise’s latest hit deals with regret, not repentance
Tom Cruise deals drugs… in new action drama American Made. Based on a true story, American Made replays the incredible life of Barry Seal, a pilot who smuggled drugs across the American border before becoming a CIA informant and “spy”.
This memorable tale of flying on either side of the law lands at the telling issue of facing up to what you’ve done. But when it comes to turning your life around, Barry Seal embodies the critical distinction between regret and repentance. Check out the video above for another real-life account of what it means to repent, or spend one minute below with the lowdown on American Made.
