Interview, Steve Cleary, Producer of Pilgrim's Progress
The filmmakers have committed to donate this film to missionaries, home church leaders, underground church leaders, and others around the world, in 100 languages. The film is already being translated into 26 languages most often in regions where Christians face extreme danger, including Mandarin, Spanish and Farsi.
Finding Good Streaming Choices
Streaming technologies are now superseding other forms of delivery of entertainment programming to screens around the world. The five major television networks via cable, satellite technologies are no longer the primary way of receiving good entertainment programs for families. Further, much TV programming, especially on primetime network television, which is of poor quality and content, is not appropriate or good for families. Streaming technologies now deliver most of the best options.
BOX OFFICE STUDY SHOWS MOVIES WITH CHRISTIAN, REDEMPTIVE VALUES EARN THE MOST
Movieguide (R) through their Annual Report to the Entertainment Industry by the Christian Film & Television Commission®has demonstrated for years throughout ongoing date collection that movies with Christian, Redemptive Values Earn the Most.
On a Wing and a Prayer
On a Wing and a Prayer is now available on Amazon Prime. See my interview with Karl Horstmann, one of the producers. https://fruitinthedesert.com/.../on-a-wing-and-a-prayer.../ Karl is also founder, director, and producer for Triple Horse Studios. Read the article to learn more about this studio and Karl's take on how and why redemptive movies are more and more viable. Thank you to David Ray Skinner to his wonderful work as editor for this article and for our magazine, Fruit in the Desert.
Angel Studios
Angel Studios includes a video streaming service, media company, and film distribution studio. The studio uses equity crowdfunding to finance original productions, offering individual investors opportunities to purchase shares in the company and its titles. Content produced by Angel Studios is distributed freely on their streaming service. Angel Studios emerged after bankruptcy reorganization from VidAngel. A year after bankruptcy, Angel Studios reports that it has $123 million in revenue.
His Only Son
I recommend the following movie especially for church groups and those who want to see a contemplative, profound movie before Easter. HIS ONLY SON comes to theaters on March 31, 2023, just in time for the Easter season. It is a cinematic exploration of the story of Abraham, as his faith is tested on his three-day journey to sacrifice his son. The film is an honest, quiet exploration of scripture, challenging viewers to examine their own commitment to hearing and obeying God’s voice.
Jesus Revolution
In the 1970s, Greg Laurie was looking for meaning in the wrong places until he met a hippie-street-preacher. With Pastor Chuck Smith, they opened the doors of Smith's languishing church to a revival of radical, newfound love and the JESUS REVOLUTION. Having become Christians in college through Campus Crusade for Christ in the '60s, I experienced the Christian awakening at the U. of O., where I was Miss Eugene, OR. We then saw awakening happen in the Jesus Movement and now at Asbury College...
Power of Good Role Models, Legacy; Top Redemptive Movie/TV Based on True Stories- IMDb List
Redemptive Movies/TV Based on True Stories that Present the Power of Good Role Models, Legacy- Diane Howard, Ph.D. (Performances Studies),movie editor, interviewer, publicist reviews top redemptive, family movies & TV for content and artistry to promote the best for a range of viewers for Good, eternal difference in our world (See https://dianehoward.com/)
Library Picks, Personal- Public- Top Redemptive, Family Movies
Dr. Diane Howard recommends top recent redemptive, family movies for libraries (personal, home, educational, churches, and public). Diane Howard, Ph.D. (Performances Studies is a movie editor, interviewer, and publicist for the best in redemptive, family movies & TV for content and artistry to promote what is excellent for a range of viewers for good, eternal difference in our world. (See https://dianehoward.com/)
Integrity, Character, Sacrifice- IMDb List; Top Movies/TV; Dr. Diane Howard
THe Lumo Project with its four movies of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) reveal Jesus Christ and His Godly, pure, powerful interactions with mankind word for word from the Gospels. These movies are not only scripturally correct but are also culturally and historically correct. They reveal the ultimate integrity, character, and sacrifice of our Lord. See https://www.bible.com/videos/collections/6-lumo-project-the-complete-collection . See also other movies on this list
The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story (2006), December 12th at 6 p.m. Tickets are for general admission at $5.40 each. Reserve seats online at the Beltonian. This exceptional movie that tells the story of the birth, early life of Christ is engaging, compelling, entertaining. Scripture is referenced, quoted. The dialogue, plot, turning points are captivating, dramatic. It tells how Jesus Christ as the Messiah came to the world. The acting, production, and cinematography are excellent.
Unbroken, Path to Redemption
Unbroken, Path to Redemption begins where Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken ends. It presents Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini’s intense struggles and journey in finding faith, a relationship with Jesus Christ when he returned to the U.S. This heart-grabbing movie with good production values, has good acting and a strong ending. After Zamperini’s return from imprisonment in Japan during WWII, he struggles with PTSD that lead him to alcoholism, but he finds faith in Christ and transforming victory.
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