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Language
English
Description
Everyone has a unique father story. Whether positive or painful, it's always personal and can deeply affect the core of our identity and the direction of our lives. This is the first documentary film from the creators of War Room, Overcomer, Fireproof, and Courageous. Featuring a variety of amazing true stories, this captivating movie takes audiences of all ages on an inspiring and emotional cinematic journey. Providing a fresh perspective on the...
Publisher
Bridgestone Multimedia Group
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (61 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When Zack's family moves to a new town, his whole world turns upside down. Friendless, blue, and dreading being the new kid at school, Zack unzips his new backpack only to be zapped inside! There, he meets a trio of friendly, talking school supplies who teach Zack important stories from the Bible that parallel situations in his real life. As he learns examples of children living out their faith in God, Zack's attitude and life begin to transform.
Series
Film Movement volume 6, film 11
Publisher
RB Media
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Arabic
Description
"During a cease-fire in the Lebanon-Israel conflict of 2006, Tony, a Christian taxi-driver, brings Zeina, a Shiite woman from Beirut, to the heart of the conflict in the country's south. While they scour the rubble of local towns for Zeina's son, they discover that despite their very different backgrounds they have much in common. During their trip through the desolate countryside, the two travelers develop a deep bond as a response to the death surrounding...
4) Agora
Publisher
Lions Gate Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A young slave in ancient Egypt must choose between joining the Christianity movement, which will give him freedom, and the woman he loves, who is his master and an atheist.
Publisher
Paragon Entertainment
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
Widescreen format.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Pythons satirize religion, capital punishment, revolutionary politics, terrorism, graffiti, science fiction, and a host of other topics through the story of Brian, a first-century Judean.
Publisher
Docurama
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 58 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The pastor of an all-white Lutheran church in Omaha, Nebraska tries to get his congregation to reach out to their fellow black Lutherans, only to find a wall of resistance among his church.
Publisher
Christian History Institute
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Fullscreen edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (30 min. + 80 min. extras) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In Communist war-torn Romania, Pastor Richard Wurmbrand chooses to speak up for Christ, placing his own life and the lives of his family in great danger. His choice lands him in a communist prison, where his faith is put to the ultimate test.
Publisher
Athena
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (200 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From congressional legislation to missionary work in Central America, private faith is hugely influential on public policy. Bill Moyers interviews a variety of Christian leaders, offering an illuminating analysis of the interaction between church and state.
10) The garden
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (92 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Half waking dream and half fiery polemic, this film was born of director Derek Jarman₂s rage over continued anti-gay discrimination and the slow response to the AIDS crisis. This kaleidoscopic film shows the filmmaker₂s genius at its most coruscating, making space in its breadth of vision for an over-the-top Hollywood-style musical number, nightmare images of tar-and-feather queer persecution, and footage of the particularly menacing-looking nuclear...
Series
Publisher
Kino Lorber Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Brother Ambrose is sent on a quest to come up with $5,000 to save his monastery. He travels to Los Angeles where he meets a con man, a prostitute, and a shady televangelist who sees Ambrose as a way to make even more money for his Church of Divine Profit. It's a quest to see if Brother Ambrose will succeed or be led away by the temptations placed in his way.
12) King of Kings
Language
English
Formats
Description
The story of the life of Christ, describing certain events that took place between Romans and Jews and setting the political background for the life of Christ, and the personalities and ideas of the New Testament. Built upon a series of narrative parallels and contrasts between Jesus and Barrabas. The film portrays the thief as a rebel leader of the Jewish resistance. Unlike Jesus, who preaches a message of peace, Barrabas advocates violence as a...
Publisher
Cotton Patch Productions
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
Tenth anniversary edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In this tenth anniversary edition the documentary explores the events at Koinonia Farm, whose residents faced persecution and violence in the 1950s for their stand on racial equality. Compelling, heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring the roots of Habitat for Humanity.
Publisher
Entertainment Programs
Pub. Date
[2002]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Confucianism, & Sufism by using easy, accessible stories from the worlds literary, musical & religious heritages. Plays a significant role in increasing children and adult understanding, and to have respect for different faiths.
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture, and reveals that religious anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon a misinterpretation of the Bible. Through the experiences of five very normal, Christian, American familes - including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson - discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member.
16) American Jesus
Publisher
Shelter Island
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (67 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"A vivid mosaic of personalities and conflicting points of view that emerges as a portrait of an America yearning for solace and meaning in the modern world. An exploration of Christianity in every faction of American life, from the bread line to the yoga studio, from the humble churches of snake handlers to the mega churches of the ex-urbs. Christian cowboys, bikers and musicians, comedians, surfers and cage-fighters, they are all doing it for Christ"--Container....
17) A courtship
Publisher
Passion River Films
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
DVD.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (71 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A documentary about christian courtship, an alternative to dating that seeks to ensure physical and emotional purity until marriage. Kelly, a 33 year old virgin, renounces dating believing that her parents along with God should find her husband. Problem is, her parents think she is crazy. Enter the Wright family who become her spiritual parents. They finally discover a promising suitor, but when his religious beliefs conflict with theirs, they wonder...
Publisher
Shaped By Faith
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (approximately 370 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
It is an exercise show broadcast in over 200 countries and shared in 300 million homes. Theresa now welcomes you into her home. Whether beginning or continuing your wellness journey, Fitness in the Spirit takes your workout to a higher level with Theresa encouraging you to be the person God created you to be. Theresa leads viewers to look to God for strength as she teaches a series of inspiring workouts for every level of fitness.
Publisher
Ocean Avenue Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (121 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A documentarian is making a film about Christianity's decline, so relocates his family to Athens, GA intending to infiltrate and observe. Although he wants to be objective, his producer convinces him to use hidden cameras inside the family's "small group" and the discovery of this invasion of privacy threatens the real connection he's been making with the others in his group.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Edition
Widescreen format.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Paints a new picture of brave religious expression, personal vendettas, careful cover-ups, and a most gifted artist desperately trying to reconcile his loyalty to the church with his own belief about salvation.
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