If you’re looking for an inspirational movie, check out Soul On Fire, the story of John O’Leary who survived a terrible accident in 1987 that no one expected him to survive. This 2025 biographical drama focuses on John O’Leary, a St. Louis native, who was in a house fire in 1987 where he suffered severe burns on over 100% of his body. Discussing burn trauma, this movie explores themes of self-acceptance, redemption, and faith as John, his family, and the local community band together to walk with John through this tragic journey. This was a devastatingly powerful movie that is full of heartbreak and struggle as John’s life changes forever through one snap decision. John O’Leary has also written two books: On Fire: the 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life published in 2016 and In Awe: Rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning, and joy published in 2020.

Check out the Davenport Public Library’s programs! Did you know that we offer movie programs? One that I wanted to highlight is Tuesday Cinema. Happening on the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00pm at the Main branch downtown, we watch a popular movie recently released to DVD. For more program information, check our calendar of events online.