Cindy Navarro: Rebecca Rogers

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Eleanor's Bench - Episode 1

“Eleanor’s Bench” is a touching show that shines a light on the juvenile justice system in an informative and enlightening way.

Eleanor Thomas success as a Washington, DC juvenile court judge is challenged when her inner-city past comes to court and demands more than judgment, prompting her to return to her impoverished neighborhood of youth. Will her renewed sense of purpose reinvigorate her faith?

This new show is full of important lessons about following God’s calling, practicing self control, learning from your past and discovering that we are enough and deserving of God’s love. Streaming exclusively on Pure Flix, check out the trailer, and make sure you are signed up for PureFlix.com!

Featuring: Karen Abercrombie, Demond Wilson, Cameron Arnett, T.C. Stallings, Lori Schultze, Wesley Williams, Rebecca Rogers, Durrel Nelson, Kamillah Matthews, Caleb J. Avery, and Scotty Curlee.

My Review: Episode 1 begins with Eleanor (Karen Abercrombie) returning to visit her father (Demond Wilson) on the first anniversary of her mom's death. Eleanor’s comfortable reality crashes around her when she realizes her father’s health is failing and she sees history repeating itself in her old neighborhood involving a family she once had close ties to. She determines to have the case heard in her courtroom to help make up for not following up a past commitment.

As with most series, the first episode involves introducing the main characters and giving a general idea of the series. This one pulled me in with some familiar faces (including Cameron Arnett and Scotty Curlee) and an intriguing story involving the juvenile court system and foster care.

Giveaway: A Free 3-month subscription to Pure Flix!
(Note: This is limited to US winners only, and only to those who have NOT won a subscription in the last 6 months.) Entry deadline is July 13, 2023! Use #EleanorsBenchMIN in a comment to enter.

Disclosure: Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are
100% my own.

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Bible Verse

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Friday, September 9, 2022

LIFEMARK

David Colton’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birth mother
unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a
journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers comes LIFEMARK, inspired by an incredible true story that celebrates the gift of life.

LIFEMARK is now in theaters! Buy your tickets TODAY to see LIFEMARK at https://tickets.lifemarkmovie.com!

My Review: LIFEMARK, based on a true story, piqued my interest but I did not expect to love the film as much as I do. The message is pro-life and family-focused with adoption at the heart of the story. LIFEMARK is a story of hope, of overcoming the obstacles life throws at us, reveling in the art of faith, grace, and perseverance.

David Colton (Raphael Ruggerio) was adopted as a newborn by Jimmy (Kirk Cameron) and Susan (Rebecca Rogers). Soon after his 18th birthday, David's birth mother Melissa (Dawn Long) reached out to see if he was open to contact. The film tells the story of his reunion with Melissa and birth father Brian (Lowery Brown), their supportive spouses (Alex Kendrick, Stephanie Parker), and unexpected siblings.

I highly recommend the film! The story is life-affirming without neglecting that there can be obstacles and heartbreak in some choices made. It has moments that can bring tears, but the Kendrick's trademark humor is a highlight for me. A simple scene between Kirk Cameron and Alex Kendrick had me hysterically laughing but the comic relief star was Justin Sterner as David's best friend, Nate. Nate is the official videographer of David's journey to meet his birth family... and he doesn't want to miss a thing.

Do not miss LIFEMARK! I also recommend you watch the actual documentary, I LIVED ON PARKER AVENUE on YouTube. You will recognize the real Melissa as the nurse in the scene when 18-year-old Melissa relinquishes her baby to go to his new parents.

Giveaway: One $10 Amazon gift card! Giveaway is limited to U.S. winners only. Comment #LifemarkMIN
Winners Full Name and Email Address are due by 9/18.

Disclosure: Many thanks to WTA Media for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

LINKS:
lifemarkmovie.com