The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

May 2, 2017

Dove Approved for All Ages

"The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" is a nicely told story about hanging around the creek so long that you fall in. Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) is the man that winds up converted, and he didn't see it coming! Gavin hosts a party that got out of hand, and he is held responsible. He is given 200 hours [...]

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Once We Were Slaves

January 6, 2015

Dove Approved for 18+

"Once We Were Slaves" is a powerful story of redemption. The crucifixion story is told through the eyes of the two thieves imprisoned and crucified with Jesus. They see their companion Barabbas freed, but they face the ultimate price for their crimes. Yet one of the thieves, at first railing [...]

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The Ride: A Christmas Eve Parable

December 4, 2012

Dove Approved for All Ages

Set against the backdrop of the Chicago suburbs during the holiday season, “The Ride” is a thought-provoking film about two men whose paths cross when a taxi driver picks up his last ride of the evening on a dark and blustery Christmas Eve. The passenger was a disheveled man with a most [...]

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What If

March 1, 2011

Dove Approved for All Ages

A charming story for the entire family! Everyone in the world has, at one time or another wondered "What If" in life. What if they had performed better in school? What if they had made different choices, whether it be in their careers or their personal lives? We all wonder "What if". Here is a [...]

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Midnight Clear

December 4, 2007

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

This is pretty good story-telling as several character's lives intermingle and small miracles, if there are "small" miracles, occur. Some characters help others out; for example, a gas station attendant helps a woman with a broken down car, some teens sing Christmas carols to shut-ins, and a [...]

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The Chosen

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

The Chosen is an episodic biblical series based on events surrounding the ministry years of Jesus Christ. It follows the backstory of a few well-known characters before they first meet Jesus and interact with Him. Most of the eight episodes, which we reviewed and that make up the first season, [...]

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The Two Thieves

Dove Approved for Ages 12+

This is a gripping and powerful drama, packing a lot of insight and dramatic weight into the 26-minute runtime. There are unforgettable images in the film, including those of the stripes and blood on Jesus, and the look in the thief’s eyes when he realizes Jesus has forgiven him of his sins, and [...]

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