The Legend of Bagger Vance

As you watch The Legend of Bagger Vance, focus on Junuh (Matt Damon): What source(s) does he let answer his question of identity throughout the story (it does change)? Who are those sources? Do they have his best interest at heart? What destination do they individually lead him to at various points during the story? What about at the end of the film? What is his "final destination?" Keep our main idea in mind as you watch:

Now, grab some popcorn, put your phones away, and enjoy the story of Rannulph Junuh!

Movie Discussion

1. What did you like best about the movie? Why?
2. What did you like least about the movie? Why?
3. Where does Junuh take his question of Identity throughout the movie? List some of his sources.
4. What direction do those sources send him in throughout his life? How do you see that play out?
5. What destination do those sources take him to? What kind of person do those sources help him become?
6. Who would you say is Junuh's True Source- the source that was ultimately trustworthy? Why?
7. Does Junuh ever take his question of Identity to his True Source? At what point in the film does he do so?
8. What is the destination his True Source leads him to? What kind of person is he by the end of the film?
9. What direction does his True Source send him in? How does Junah regain his authentic swing?
10. Does Junuh ever live from his true Identity during the film? How does that play out?
11. How does Junuh's story parallel yours?