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Genre:	Drama
Director:	Helen Gibson
Cast:	Karen Jezek, Kenny Jezek, Helen Gibson
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

Synopsis

Karla Faye Tucker FOREVERMORE is based on a true story that shook the world of capital punishment. An emotional journey that takes a former drug-crazed prostitute and convicted pick-axe killer from the depths of despair to personal triumph on Texas death row. Karla Faye Tucker FOREVERMORE is a powerful story about love and forgiveness. Karla becomes a media giant, a poster girl for Christian restoration and Texas’ worst nightmare as the first woman to be executed in over 100 years. The race is on to save her life. With the help of her new husband, prison minister Dana Brown, Karla walks-the-talk and faces the inevitable challenge of her execution by lethal injection. Many prayers and letters of support from around the world pour in as the clock ticks away to February 3rd, her appointment with death. With time running out, Karla and Dana seek solace in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. From a six by nine prison cell, Karla reaches out to the world with a message of hope and love. This divine love story proclaims the majestic power of God to change a life. Learn More

Genre:	Drama
Director:	Daniel Millican
Cast:	Kevin Max, Kerry Livgren, Jeff Deyo
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

Synopsis

Christian rock’s hottest band, “Grand Design” is heading to the top! Unfortunately, lead singer Johnny C (Kevin Max of dcTalk) is personally spiraling down. His nightly concert performances about Jesus are a stark contrast to the selfish lifestyle he finds himself in each morning. At the height of his fame Johnny’s world comes to a crashing halt and thus begins a turbulent journey back home to find out if his shattered marriage can be restored. Now at odds with his long time band leader and friend James (Jeff Deyo, former Sonic Flood lead singer) over his lifestyle Johnny is removed from the band. Coached by his mentor, Proff (played by Kerry Livgren of the band Kansas) and an eccentric homeless man, Popeye (Tom Wright of World Trade Center, Barbershop), will Johnny find his way back? Learn More

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Genre:	Family, Holiday
Director:	Helmut Schleppi
Cast:	Ted McKinley, Brad Stine, Nancy Stafford, Daniel Baldwin
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

Synopsis

Christmas has always been a time of love and tradition in small town Trapper Falls; hometown of Mayor Dan Reed (Ted McGinley). With his brother Greg (Brad Stine), they drape the town in Christmas cheer concentrating on the nativity scene. When Dan's high school rival Mitch Bright (Daniel Baldwin) returns home after 20 years, he takes offense in seeing the town's nativity scene in violation of separation of church and state.

Mitch wants the nativity scene removed and the word Christmas switched to Happy Holidays. Dan's wife Kristen (Nancy Stafford) and their daughters show the true meaning of Christmas by launching a "Christmas with a Capital C" campaign as an effort to keep the town together. Trapper Falls learns the lesson that with the arrival of Christmas, good will was to be given to all; even those whose heart seem closed to Him. Learn More

Genre:	Comedy
Director:	Joseph Davis
Cast:	David A.R. White, Tommy Blaze, Brad Stine
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

Synopsis

Run On is a theatrical comedy delivered by three of the top Christian performers as they hysterically share a stage and tell of their own prodigal journeys. Though each story is from a unique personal experience, they weave seamlessly together to form the oldest human story of all, the futility of trying to “run” from God. David A.R. White (In the Blink of an Eye, Mercy Streets) shares the story of how he left his Mennonite community in Kansas and came to Hollywood at the age of 19. Tommy Blaze, a comedy veteran (The News, David Letterman) shares the story of his marriage difficulty and trying to get a divorce that God wouldn’t allow. Lastly, Brad Stine, “God’s Comic”, one of the most well known Christian comics in the country shares his experience of being called to “ministry” and ending up in the belly of a whale. All in all, this is a perfect show to inspire seekers of Christ as well as mature Christians relating to the difficult and sometimes perilous journey known as our faith. You’ll laugh as you see yourself, you may shed a tear over the pain, and you’ll find healing and inspiration from one of the freshest and most unique comedy projects the Christian world has ever created. Learn More

Genre:	Family, Drama
Director:	Dallas Jenkins
Cast:	Kevin Sorbo, Kristy Swanson, Debby Ryan, John Ratzenberger
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for all ages

Synopsis

What if... tells the story of Ben Walker (Kevin Sorbo), who fifteen years ago left his college sweetheart Wendy (Kristy Swanson), and his calling to be a preacher, in order to pursue a business opportunity. Now with a high-paying executive gig, a trophy fiance', and a new Mercedes, he hasn't considered a family nor felt the need to set foot in a church. But God has other plans. While on a thrill ride outside the city, his new car mysteriously breaks down, and he's visited by a tow truck driver named Mike (John Ratzenberger) who claims to be an angel sent to show Ben what his life would look like had he followed his true calling. Suddenly Ben wakes up in the middle of domestic chaos as his "wife" Wendy and daughters (including Disney Channel's Debby Ryan) are getting ready for church, where Ben is the new pastor. Before he can get back to his old life, Ben must first embrace this reality and discover the value of faith and family, and perhaps restore his love for those who were heartbroken fifteen years ago: Wendy...and God. In the tradition of "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The Family Man," What If... is a story of finding your true purpose in life. Learn More

Genre:	Action, Drama
Director:	LeRoy McDonald
Cast:	Jacob O' Neal, Pieter Sypesteyn, Brayden Whisenhunt
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

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Joshua Taylor and Christopher Bauman are two young boys from separate worlds whose lives are thrust together and forever altered in an unexpected tragedy. As Lucille Bauman raises the boys, major problems arise in the family. A devastating decision is made that changes the course of the family forever. Years later, torn apart by anger, bitterness, and resentment, Joshua and Christoopher begin seeking to fill the empty, fatherless voids in their unfulfilled lives. Can reconciliation restore this family now? Or will it be too late? Learn More

Genre:	Drama
Director:	Brad Keller
Cast:	C. Thomas Howell, Ali Faulkner, DeeDee Pfeiffer
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

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Starring DeDee Pfeiffer, C. Thomas Howell, and Ali Faulkner Mia Williams, raised on the family Bed & Breakfast by Sara, a loving single mom grows up believing her father was lost, M.I.A., in the Gulf War. A tragic accident results in the sudden death of Sara and Mia finds herself alone to care for the B&B while attending college. Daniel WIlliams, a hard-edged businessman from New York, arrives at the B&B and Mia suspects he may be her lost father. The townsfolk believe he may be responsible for Sara's death. As events unfold, Daniel clears his name and finds acceptance from the community and Mia finds a father at last. Learn More

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Genre:	Family, Drama
Director:	Shane Hawks
Cast:	Victoria Emmons, Austin Kearney, Meghan McCabe-Habrat
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for all ages

Synopsis

When a troubled teen (Victoria Emmons, Come What May) is forced to leave a self-destructive lifestyle, she discovers an abandoned horse along her journey to redemption. Will temptation from the dark shadows of her past lead her astray or will her newfound love of God and a rescue horse help her find salvation? With stunning visuals, breakthrough performances, and a beautiful soundtrack, Saving Winston is a heartfelt story about a lost soul seeking God's grace. A faith-based drama that is as thought-provoking as it is poetic. Learn More

Genre:	Drama
Director:	Chad Kapper
Cast:	Rebecca St. James, Logan White, Dick Van Patten, Brad Stine, Staci Keanan, Charlene Tilton
Awards:	Awarded the Dove Foundations Family Seal of Approval, recommended for ages 12 and over

Synopsis

Grammy-Award-winning recording artist Rebecca St. James stars as Sarah Collins, a young woman on the rise. As a junior account executive at a major advertising agency, Sarah is poised to get it all: executive promotion, salary increase, new car, fabulous apartment and first-class travel. Theres only one thing thats going to keep her from getting it, her unborn baby. But Sarah has a choice. Her friends and co-workers insist that she has the right to choose a path that offers a successful career and unlimited material rewards. But according to a mysterious stranger, and a series of three nocturnal visions, Sarah has another choice a choice that will not only change her life but also the lives of her loved ones now and forever. In 1973 The United States Supreme Court struck down state laws that ban abortion, but the moral controversy surrounding the issue is far from resolved. If it is legally true that a woman can make her own private decision regarding her reproductive health, Sarahs Choice is a film that offers compelling moral reasons to choose life. Learn More