Aren't these the kinds of films we need? I was blessed to have my dad in my life. I know that there are way too many kids (including my own) who did not have that advantage. We have become a culture that is more influenced by television and films than ever before. I think it is sad, but it means we should be even more aware of what we and our kids watch. Since some kids do not have a male role model in their lives, who do you want them to emulate? I know I want my grandkids (& my adult kids) to see men who love God, their wives, their children, & their communities.....even if it is in a movie.
I definitely encourage everyone to go see Courageous, but here are a few others I hope you will support:
1. Beyond The Farthest Star: Adam Wells, a minister driven by the prospect of achieving greatness as the next nationally-syndicated TV Evangelist lays down his opportunity at “celebrity” and even his own life in order to become something even greater... A loving husband and father to his wife and daughter. (Pathlight Entertainment)
| Starring | Renee O'Connor & Todd Terry |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Andrew Librizzi |
| Screenplay by | Andrew Librizzi |
| Produced by | Benjamin Dane, Sally Helppie |
Also check out the Beyond The Farthest Star website/.
2. Hardflip: With no father in his life to guide him, & his mother working 2 jobs, Caleb believes nothing matters in life but skateboarding. When his mother falls ill, Caleb is forced to deal with her illness and sets out to find the father he never knew. (Skipstone Pictures)
| Starring | Randy Wayne, John Schneider, Rosanna Arquette, Christopher Michael, Sean Michael Afable, Louise Griffiths, Sean Michael Afable, Matt Ziff |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Johnny Remo |
| Written By | Johnny Remo and Dan Backman |
| Produced by | Johnny Remo |
Hardflip website
3. Broken Faith: A ex-special ops kidnaps his estranged daughter from police custody; but when a corrupt ATF agent tries to kill them both he must learn to trust in God’s guidance to reconcile with his daughter and bring down the rogue agent’s billion dollar weapons smuggling operation. (A 102 Studios)
| Starring | Michael Joiner, Vanessa Ore & Rodney Wiseman |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Danny Rogers & Ricki Holmes |
| Written By | Frank Foster & Barbara Snellgrove |
| Screenplay by | Ricki Holmes |
| Produced by | David Vercruysse, Don Snellgrove & Sarah Kessinger |
4. Hero: The desperate need for men to return to God’s calling; that they be fathers to their sons. (Advent Film Group)
| Directed by | Manny Edwards |
|---|---|
| Screenplay by | Manny Edwards, George Escobar, and Burgess Jenkins |
| Produced by | Manny Edwards, George Escobar, Burgess Jenkins, and Michael Snyder |
5. The Father Effect Movie: A documentary whose mission is to awaken fathers to a real understanding of the significant impact that they have on their children. (John Finch)
Father Effect trailer
Check out the videos and other info at ThePerfectFather.org
I am sure there are many more coming out. I also encourage you to check out some that are already on DVD such as Cutback, A Letter To Dad, The Grace Card, & Standing Firm. If you know of others, please let me know. After all, we can't support them, if we don't know about them! :)
7 comments:
What a great list of films Cindy. You are so right. Fathers are challenged in our country. I feel they truly are the backbone of families. If they are absent, it is detrimental on the family... unfortunately, it is an overwhelming trend. Men need to stand again temptation, gird their loins and face the enemy of destruction head-on. We must be true warriors for our faith and families.
Thanks Ben! You know I am really looking forward to seeing what you, Andy, and the cast and crew have done with BTFS. The reviews I have heard are all positive.
Great stuff, Cindy. And excellent comment by Benjamin. God is calling his people to join His army but not to battle our fellow humans. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Film will be a critical weapon in that battle.
Thank you! I truly believe that film has a major impact. There have been several that have been conversation-openers for me to be able to plant a few seeds. I truly appreciate all involved in faith-based media for using your God-given talents.
I wanna say Cindy is a great soldier of Christ by her little work in support of the gospel of Christ. I pray that God almighty willl never let you down in the name of Jesus. I will be happy to see your face one day.
Thanks, but "little" is the key word here. I only wish I was capable of truly helping.
Hmmmmmmm, the word "LITTLE" means a lot to me. Jesus stood by the offering bag watching the people as they are dropping what they brought and it was surprising that the woman with least was the most faithful among them all. Therefore your own little could be the most acceptable before God. But as for me, your little had been wonderful to me.
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