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Abraham |
Richard Harris
Barbara
Hershey
Maximillian Schell |
This is a powerful film about an ordinary man who is called by God to
prove his faith in extraordinary ways. (1994) BibleProbe.com: Highly Recommended for Christians and
Jews
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A
Lesson Before Dying |
Don Cheadle
Cicely Tyson
Mekhi Phifer
Irma P. Hall
Brent Jennings |
An American Masterpiece! Where are the critic's? Where
are the Oscar nominations? On a bright sunny
day in 1948, Jefferson (Mekhi Phifer) sets off down the road to go catch
some fish; by the end of the movie's opening sequence, he is the one who's
been caught, and wrongly accused of the murder of a white shopkeeper. Racial
inequality, at the time, is so pervasive in Louisiana that the white defense
lawyer's argument at Jefferson's trial is that his client is not worthy of
conviction: "You might just as soon put a hog in the 'lectric chair as
this," he declares. Outraged by this statement, Jefferson's godmother (Irma
P. Hall) does not want her godson to die as a hog. To this end she enlists
the reluctant aid of the black community's teacher, Grant Wiggins (Don
Cheadle), to teach him to "be a man." As Grant and Jefferson get to know
each other (and the viewer gets to know them both), it's not clear which of
them needs the lesson more. As in Ernest J. Gaines's
award-winning novel, the movie goes beyond the
conflict between the races to explore divisions that splinter the black
community: education versus religion, dark skin versus light. And, thanks to
masterful performances from Cheadle and Phifer as well as a thoughtful
screenplay by Amy Peacock, A Lesson Before Dying goes even further,
examining what it means to be human and the responsibility a man has to
himself and to his community. Originally made for HBO, this adaptation of
Gaines's novel richly deserves to be seen by a wider audience. --Larisa
Lomacky Moore
1999. Full Screen. 101 minutes
Seer at Amazon.com: here
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A Man for All Seasons |
Paul Scofield
Robert Shaw
Orson Welles
John Hurt
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This film
portrays the sixteenth century life and death of Sir Thomas More, a
prominent member of the court of English king Henry VIII. Grounded in
historical fact, this movie vividly tells the story of More's stand against
the king's betrayal of the law of God -- a stand which ultimately would cost
Thomas his head.
When the then Catholic
king Henry VIII sought to divorce his wife, Catherine of Aragon, so he could
instead marry Anne Boleyn, his will was opposed by the Roman papacy as being
repugnant to the clear teachings of scripture. Rather than submit to the law
of God, Henry chose to rebel by having Parliament pass a law to establish
the Church of England and declare Henry the head of it. In order to
legitimize his claim to this new title, however, Henry needed the support of
his members of state, not the least of which was Thomas More.
At
the play's heart is the standoff between King Henry VIII (Robert Shaw, in
young lion form) and Sir Thomas More.
When presented with the king's demand to sign an oath declaring the king's
rightful claim to the headship of the new Church of England, Thomas demurred
but refused to state his reason for so doing. He sought protection in his
silence, knowing that his refusal to sign would likely be viewed as treason,
but that treason must be proved by evidence -- and he intended to give them
none.
In a brilliant performance, Paul Scofield (in
an Oscar-winning performance)
depicts Thomas in his steadfast assertion of integrity and
conscience toward the law of his God. His chief accusers, namely Lords
Cromwell, Norfolk, and Rich, are repeatedly confounded at Thomas' evasion of
their clever snares and manipulations, designed at first to gain More's
cooperation but later to get him to incriminate himself. Cromwell and the
others ultimately are forced to resort to perjury, corruption, and a
kangaroo court to "convict" Thomas of the crime of high treason, and to
eliminate him as the last obstacle to king Henry's ambitions. 120
minutes, Widescreen, Rated-G
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A vow to
Cherish |
Barbara Babcock
Ken Howard
Ossie Davis
Donna Bullock
David Morin
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This is a very rare film which
illustrates the devotion of a husband to his wife through "sickness and
health, in good times and bad," as he leans on the Lord for his strength.
The 50ish wife contracts Alzheimer's Disease and this excellent movie shows
the awful devastation and immediate changes within a family that this
disease brings.
This movie is an excellent portrayal of the deep
faith and deep love a husband had for his wife and for his belief in Christ.
. It shows that we can't do life alone, and that God truly will never leave
us or forsake us. We have to run to Him. We must place our burdens on Jesus'
strong shoulders because we were never meant to carry them alone. He truly
offers us a peace that passes all understanding when we give our worries and
hardships to Him.
1999, 1 hr, 23 minutes, Full Screen
BibleProbe.com: Highly Recommended for
Christians & Jews.
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- Ancient Secrets of
- the Bible (Sodom &
Jericho)
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Sodom & Gomorrah/Walls of Jericho (2001) Full
screen
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Anne Frank - The Whole Story |
Ben Kingsley
Disney |
The Whole Story delivers exactly what it promises:
the incredibly moving complete story of Anne Frank, going beyond what the
Jewish teenage girl wrote in her widely read diary. Anne, along with her
family and friends of her family, hid in a secret annex behind her
father's office in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation of Holland. She
dutifully kept a diary, which became a worldwide bestseller when her
father published it in the 1950s. This brave film is difficult in parts to
watch--the concentration camp scenes are brutal--but this is a remarkable
adaptation of Anne's life. (2001)(4 1/2 stars) BibleProbe.com: Highly Recommended for
Christians & Jews.
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Arranged |
Zoe
Lister-Jones
Francis Benhamou |
Highly recommended movie.
Goodness & Sweetness permeates this film! A peek into Jewish & Muslim
traditions. And, prejudices. Yenta's, tradition, innocence, friendship; Jews
& Muslims
Movie Description
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. A young Orthodox Jewish woman, ROCHEL MESHENBERG, is
about to begin her first year as a 4th Grade special education teacher at the local
public school. She is also about to embark on what her father and mother
call the most exciting time of her life; the process of finding a husband
via the time-tested method of using a shadchen or matchmaker (Yenta).
As the school year gets underway, Rochel meets NASIRA KHALDI, a Muslim woman
of Syrian descent. Nasira is also a first-year teacher. The two young women
Rochel in long skirt and conservative blouse, and Nasira in her headscarf (hijab),
stand out in this public school context. The principal, a secular
Westchester Jew, is forever reminding them that although they are some of
her smartest, most gifted teachers, they are also stunted by their outmoded
customs, religions, and by their patriarchal worldviews. She tells them of
her experiences in the women's movement and her desire to see them reach
their full potentials.
As the school year progresses, Rochel and Nasira realize they share much in
common, not least of which is that they are both going through what the
outside world would call 'arranged marriages.' As their friendship deepens,
they are exposed to their respective worlds. They prepare for school at one
another's houses, meet one another's families, and discuss commonalities and
differences.
Meanwhile they are also both meeting potential spouses. Rochel is having no
luck. The shadchen is pairing her with men who, although they have good jobs
or prospects, don't match her in intellect, curiosity in the world, or
humor. The men presented to Nasira by her family are also not her equal.
Rochel begins to question whether this age-old practice is going to work.
Nasira has greater faith, as she views her parent's loving union as such a
success.
With the family pressure too great, and the dates continuing to go badly,
Rochel storms from the house. She visits an estranged cousin, who left the
faith years ago, and is exposed to what a secular life might be. Meanwhile
Nasira, concerned at her friend's state, and having met a promising prospect
herself, does the unthinkable. She manipulates the Orthodox matchmaking
system on behalf of her friend. The gamble pays off.
As the school year draws to an end, these two women have found their future
spouses. They have also developed a friendship that transcends their insular
Brooklyn communities and the religions that seem so at odds in the broader
world. They share a friendship that will endure as they move on to become
wives and mothers, and continue to be modern women with deep religious
convictions.
See at Amazon.com:
here
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Bamboo in
Winter |
Crystal Kwok
Dennis Chan
Roy Chiao
Stuart Ong
Mary Walter
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"We Christians are like the
Bamboo--when you cut us down, we grow back taller and stronger..."
Winner of 7 Crown Awards A young Chinese girl begins seeking the Lord and
learns the truth about what is going on in her own country and what happened
within her own family. This film shows the persecution of Christians in
China that is happening even today, and although well crafted, is not easy
to watch. This film shows the cost of following Christ is life.
Full screen. 58 minutes. Languages: English,
Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, and Italian.
See DVD at ChristianCinema.com
here
BibleProbe.com: Highly Recommended for
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Bang Bang You're Dead |
Val
Duncan
Ben FosterRandy Harrison
Janel Moloney
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Bang Bang You're Dead is not normally associated with
the genre expected by Christians and Jews, but we at BibleProbe.com highly
recommend it. Forget the singular young jerk wearing the satanic pentagram
on his shirt, and follow this to its conclusion. For those of you who do,
the Christian message of self discovery, hope and forgiveness is waiting at
the end. You will be enriched for your perseverance. It is a
Thriller, that will keep you mesmerized.
As parents you will be shocked into awareness about how the Columbine
massacre could have ever happened. This film makes it abundantly clear what
psychological pressures a High School kid endures. Also, you will think
twice about writing any kid off until you first understand the peer pressure
they are under.
Kids can be the most ruthless
people. Supernaturally cruel!
This film exposes the the typical American High
school, and its pecking order which is totally destructive of our kids'
pride and welfare. Left unchecked, apparent slights and constant assaults
against a kids pride will inevitably spark more senseless violence and
chaos...
The young Ben Foster was simply superb as the
multi-layered Trevor Adams... Randy Johnson did a wonderful job as the rebel
"Trog" Sean.
2002, 93 minutes. Full Screen. Rated R for
violence.
BibleProbe.com: Highly Recommended for
Christians & Jews. Unrated.
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Barabbas |
Anthony Quinn
Jack Palance
Ernest Borgnine |
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Behind the Sun |
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An emotionally charged film about the
life of a Muslim who becomes a Christian.
Samir Majan, a young man born and raised a Muslim in the Middle East attends
college in America. After receiving a degree from a university in Chicago,
he begins his trip back home to see his family. But something has
drastically changed in the young man’s life since coming to the States. As
his welcoming committee awaits his arrival, the young man is overcome by
fear. Samir knows trouble and persecution lie ahead because he has done the
Samir has become a Christian.
This is a story of a young man's choice...a
father's pain...and a family torn apart. This dramatization set in the
Middle East is based on real-life situations where believers face
persecution, loneliness and even death when their own families reject them
for choosing Jesus.
The film was originally released in 1995 by Brother
Andrew's Open Doors International and is now available on DVD. In both
English and Spanish. 56 minutes.
See at ChristianCinema.com
here
BibleProbe.com: Highly
Recommended for Christians &
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Beyond the Gates of
Splendor |
Documentary
Narrated by Steve Saint, the son of one of the missionaries and each of the
wives of the men who were martyred while doing the Lord's work. |
- A beautifully crafted
documentary about five young Baptist missionaries who were martyred by a
savage tribe of Indians in the mid 1950s and the heroic effort of
reconciliation that has followed.
- Set in the Amazon basin of
Ecuador, Beyond the Gates of Splendor tells the story of the Waodani, a
violent and isolated tribe, and five North American families who
contacted them. All five of the North American men were killed (Jim
Elliot, Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, and Ed McCully).
Elisabeth Elliot, the wife of one of the men, and Rachel Saint, the
sister of another, went to live with the Waodani. Later, Steve Saint,
the son of one of the slain men moved his family from Florida to live
with the same Waodani family that had killed his father.
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See at Amazon.com
here
2002, Full screen, PG-13, 96 minutes
BibleProbe.com: Highly
Recommended for Christians &
Jews.
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Beyond the next mountain |
Edward Ashley
Barry Foster
Alberto Isaac
Saeed Jaffrey
Anna Lee |
At the close of the 19th century, the British
branded the Hmar people of northeast India as "the worst
headhunters." It was a label well deserved at the time. But in 1910,
a single copy of the New Testament Gospel of John came into this
village and changed the course of history for the Hmar people.
Through that single copy of John's Gospel, Chawnga, the father of
Rochunga Pudaite, was introduced to a revolutionary "new life in
Christ." He and a few tribesmen "forsook all and followed Christ."
Chawnga believed that Rochunga was God's chosen instrument to bring
the Scriptures to the entire Hmar tribe in their own language.
This is the story of Rochunga's personal
pilgrimage. It is an unforgettable saga of his dedication to a
vision and of the Lord's direction in his life. Filmed in India,
Hawaii, Scotland and America, this beautiful film will be enjoyed by
the entire family.
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Language: Hindi, Korean,
Spanish, English
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Subtitles: English
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Full screen, 2004. 97 minutes. See at
Amazon.com
BibleProbe.com: Highly
Recommended for Christians &
Jews.
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Bonhoeffer - Agent of Grace |
Ulrich Tucker Robert
Joy
Johanna Klante
Ulrich Noethan
R.H.Thompson
Tatjanna Blacher
John Nevulle
Blu Mankuma
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What is a moral person to do in a time of savage
immorality? Dramatization of life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German the
Lutheran Pastor, who was imprisoned by the Nazis and hanged in 1945 for his
opposition of Hitler and the Nazis. He stood by the Jews;
understanding that Our Lord Himself was a Jew. A sweet martyr for Christ. He
willingly paid the penalty for being another "Suffering Servant" of the
Lord. Winner Best Film Monte Carlo television festival.
Choose English, German, Spanish or Portuguese
Highly recommended for Christians and Jews. 90 min
See at Amazon.com:
here
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Brother Sun, Sister Moon |
Graham
Faulkner Judi Bowker
Alec Guinness |
The movie represents, the true beauty of
the Franciscan chrism. The joy, simplicity and love that Saint Francis
embodied. It follows St. Francis of Assisi through his early years.
Its stirring music may linger in your ears. And its simple message of
love, the same as Jesus taught --just may touch your heart. Sir Alec
Guinness wanted to play the part of the Pope (Innocent III) - as he had just
converted to Catholicism not long before the making of this film. Fabulous
scenery of Italy. 1972, 121 min, Rated
PG (Beware nudity: there is one scene where Francis gets a bit too free.
Not a full frontal nude scene, but a full shot from behind. Tastefully done,
however.).
BibleProbe.com:
Recommended for Christians &
Jews.
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China Cry |
Julia Nickson Soul Russell Wong
James Shigeta |
This is a true story. Her story is wrapped up within one of the
most incredible marvels in all world history: how the Christian church
survived under repressive atheistic communism in China. But it did more
than survive. It thrived and multiplied. We can better understand these
heroic Chinese Christians through Nora’s story. Adopted by a prominent
family in Shanghai in 1941, little Sung Neng Yee (Nora Lam) is treated
like a princess. . . until the bombs drop, and the Japanese seize her
house. After the defeat of the Japanese, she joins the Communists,
believing they are the liberators of China. All goes well until she falls
in love with Iam Cheng Shen from Hong Kong. Communist officials decide to
break her of any bourgeois tendencies.
103 minutes. In English. Includes
Spanish & Portuguese soundtracks with or without English Subtitles
also. BibleProbe.com: Highly Recommended for
Christians & Jews. PG-13
Purchase at Christian Cinema.com
here
BibleProbe.com: Highly
Recommended for Christians &
Jews.
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Constantine and The Cross
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Cornel Wilde
Christine Kaufman
Belinda Lee
Massimo Serata
Elisa Cegani
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Most of the movie centers around political intrigue between Constantine
and those in Rome who want to usurp his power and prestige. There is a
good amount of Roman battle scenes (Civil war). A very small part of the
movie is also taken up fighting the barbarians.
However, it is a good example of just what Christian Martyrs by the tens
of thousands had to endure (death) before Constantine came on the scene.
Some here say that it is not factual. Yet evidence from antiquity is
strong that Constantine did have a conversion due to divine
intervention. He was alone among emperors to fight for religious
freedom. Constantine did not convert immediately after seeing the
cross in the sky. But the stage was set. His mother (Helena/to
Catholics: St Helena) is portrayed very well in this movie.
In this movie, I was glad to see that we see in the Christians of the
time, a sincere, unwavering love for Christ. How else could they
go so willingly to their deaths.
At such a very small price ($3.95 at Amazon Dec 05) for this fully
restored and digitally enhanced film, you just can't go wrong.
1960, 120 min. |
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Countdown to Armageddon |
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History has proven the unerring accuracy of Bible
prophecy. Therefore there can be no doubt that its hundreds of
prophecies about the last days of our planet Earth, will also be
fulfilled, just as surely as the ones that have already been fulfilled
in the past. The only question is when? (50 minutes)
BibleProbe.com:
Highly Recommended for Christians & Jews. |
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