Dove Review What a remarkable, well-acted relevant story! This movie about the persecution of Russian Christians who printed underground Bibles during the Soviet’s Communist reign is a quality production with a good story, solid acting, and scenes which will move the viewer. It is stated at the beginning that it is a fictional story based on real-life experiences of Christian believers in the Soviet Union during the days of Communist rule. The KGB has to approve the sermons of Pastor Aleksandr, whose son Dmitri is in prison for being a rebel. Later when he is released he becomes a Christian
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Grace Wins is a faith-based film that follows Brian, who is struggling with substance addiction, as he navigates through a life filled with thorns and briars only to realize that Jesus wore a crown of thorns in his place. It highlights the bravery of Angela, Brian’s girlfriend, who helps him discover the depth of true love in the midst of chaos. Additionally, the story follows Samuel, an unconventional counselor, who cultivates spiritual renewal for Brian through his life-changing wisdom. This realistic film seeks to encourage its audience by showing the redemptive nature of God’s Grace and love for us. Directed
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In a room behind a door, a young woman named Sylvie adventures through the depths of her own heart. She builds a world that can keep her safe from all of the what-ifs she fears most, never daring to venture beyond the threshold of her door. But soon, many visitors begin coming to her door–Love, Joy, Self Pity, and Apathy. Some of these visitors hope to embolden Sylvie to step beyond; others seek to keep her stuck indefinitely. And there is another visitor who Sylvie knows from her dreams, a kind man named Jesus who has many truths to teach
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Dove Review Dove seal for Ages 12+ to the film. This movie is an encouragement for anyone who has had to leave behind a world of disappointment and bondage. In other words, just about everyone will get something out of this remarkable movie, inspired by the real-life story of Denise Reed. In the film, Sheena Georges turns in a stunning performance as Amy Stronghold, a woman who has lost everything but her life. Amy’s husband Jonathan (Thomas R. Clatterbuck) died years before, leaving her to raise a young daughter, Kia (Yeshara Ruth). Kia has been in and out of foster
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The alluring sounds of violin music bring back memories that reunite a father and daughter separated at birth. Though neither realized what had happened in the past, they were unmistakably drawn to each other when they did meet. Directed by Josiah David Warren Starring Josiah David Warren, Mary Becquet, Ammie Masterson
The passing of time does not diminish the childhood connection of two friends, a young boy and a girl, who were bound by a promise. Life has been successful and full for both, yet neither gave up the search for the other. The father of the boy had abandoned him, putting him in a place to find a new home and hope. The girl experienced a natural disaster, which moved her and her family far away. Yet the bond between them wouldn’t break as they realize the divine help they have in bringing their lives together once again. Directed by
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MY PRIVATE LINE TO GOD is a story about Joy, a young girl who receives a birthday gift from her Auntie Kay: a direct line to God that activates when two or more gather in His name. Facing school bullies, a menacing dog named Chloe, and her bickering parents, Joy turns to prayer for help. Inspired by Matthew 18:20, she creates a prayer circle with her dolls, leading to miraculous answers and a newfound faith. As Joy learns the power of collective prayer, her challenges transform, revealing the strength of belief and community. This heartwarming story shows how faith and
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Dove Review For anyone who has ever lost a loved one and wondered why, this is the movie for you. Offering hope and a spiritual slant, this movie provides hope to the sad, grieving person missing a departed loved one. The film opens with a young girl named Naomi, outside at a memorial service for her mother, surrounded by flowers, as she talks about a book she just published. In the scene, Naomi speaks about her mom and dad’s wedding, and how that her mother was not a believer at first. When her dad suddenly died, her mother placed the
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A daring rescue just earned adrenaline-junkie Derrick Williams the climb of a lifetime in the Chilean Andes. But his dream comes with an unwanted partner who doesn’t blaze trails and rarely takes risks. The climb becomes a test of wills, character and sacrifice that pushes both men beyond limits.
World champion rodeo star Smokey Banks spent the past few years messing up his life with drinking and gambling. After a run in with the law, he’s assigned community service at the Saguaro Boys Ranch, where he reluctantly agrees to teach an orphaned teen to ride a bull. He has no idea how this unlikely friendship will forever change him.
After Tim Devon finds out some shocking family news, he uses his high school graduation money to leave Los Angeles in search of his father, armed with only a name and the city of Amsterdam as clues. When his meager funds run out, Tim begins to spiral until he has an encounter with a single caring person.
For four years, Hal and Joan Foster have been struggling with their son’s life-threatening heart problem, leading them to hire Gladys—a Christian nurse—to look after him. When Joan is invited to hear Gladys sing with her church choir at Billy Graham’s New York City Crusade inside Madison Square Garden, conflict arises as Hal is confused about Joan’s decision for Christ.
Jamie Hopkins, an art student and aspiring rock star, turns to criminal activity to make a little extra cash. He gets a job working at a doctor’s office simply to steal drugs, and soon, his girlfriend, Carol, discovers that violence is the result of trying to con drug dealers. After a life-changing experience, the couple is set on different paths, yet they cannot seem to stay apart.
After being abandoned by his mother and losing his father to suicide, 17-year-old Sean Purchase hits rock bottom. When a fatal accident takes the life of another, Sean goes on the run from a broken family, a back-stabbing friend, the law, and even his greatest hope. God has a plan for his life, but it will take a miracle for Sean to see it.
Les Manning, a wealthy Texas oilman, has been running from God his whole life. But after a confrontation with his only daughter and a straight-talking rancher, he comes to grips with the fact that something needs to change.
Jim Vaus, a U.S. Army electronics expert, becomes involved with gangsters. His wife, Alice, begs him to quit, but he’s become too useful, discovering wiretaps, setting up alarm systems, and even saving a mobster’s life by diffusing a time bomb. Gang member Tony urges Jim to invent a device to tap lines carrying race results and delay them so they could make big money on post-race betting. But after a fellow mobster kills Tony, Alice persuades Jim to attend a tent meeting held by evangelist Billy Graham to hear about the hope of Jesus Christ.
This dramatic story focuses on the hurt and pain of two families, a family whose daughter Sharon, already battling cancer, is hit while riding her bike, and on the man who hit her, Benjamin Stills. Casper Van Dien gives a strong performance as Benjamin Stills, and the rest of the acting is solid too, including that of Monte Markham, who plays Jack Cromer, the owner of the law firm that Benjamin works for. This gripping story features some strong plot elements, including Benjamin’s boss funneling funds to the Cayman Islands to keep them from his estranged wife, and his boss
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Dove Review This movie shows the power of the “Good Book”, the Bible. As it is passed from one person to another we see the remarkable hope that it offers various people during some of life’s most difficult moments. A young boy, Daniel, accidentally sets his home on fire and runs away due to the shame he feels as his parents and sibling search for him. He is angry at first and wants nothing to do with the Good Book but he changes and he soon experiences a very happy moment. The other stories in the movie include a young
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Tyler Doherty is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy armed with strong faith and courage as he faces his daily battle against cancer. Surrounded by a loving family and community, Tyler’s prayers take the form of letters he sends to his ultimate pen pal, God, on a daily basis. These letters find their way into the hands of Tyler’s postman, Brady, who is at a crossroads in his life searching for meaning. Brady at first is confused over what to do, but his decision ultimately is a testament to the power of Tyler’s shining spirit, bravery and grace. Inspired by a true
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“Dove comment: Grace of the Father is the Parable of the Prodigal Son, minus the jealous older brother who is just as misguided as the son who gets a premature inheritance and squanders it. It’s what Jesus’s parable from Luke 15:11-32 might look like if it took place on a farm in North Dakota before taking a left turn to Florida and a sharp right to Las Vegas.” Luke Mackenzie suffers the loss of his wife, Kelley who is killed in an automobile accident on a slick county road during a winter snow storm. Within a matter of days, the
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The Ten Commandments (1923) full movie | It was the second most popular film of 1923 in the United States and Canada. The film’s box-office returns held the Paramount revenue record for 25 years. The film is divided in two parts: The first tells the Biblical story of Moses leading the children of Israel out of Egypt to Mount Sinai. The second part is about two brothers. After hearing the story of Moses, the two sons of a devout Christian mother go their own ways, while the atheist brother’s breaking of the Ten Commandments leads to tragedy.
A teenage girl’s birthday wish for a horse leads her to stay with her estranged grandfather, a gruff horse trainer, where they both learn about forgiveness and grace.
Dove Review Her mother is an alcoholic. Her father, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, is afflicted with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. So, it’s safe to say that Michelle is at an extreme disadvantage even before she gets out of bed in the morning. Of course, there also are mornings where Michelle doesn’t even have a bed, owing to a brief spell of homelessness. but she’s got a praying grandmother and prayer gives her a fighting chance. To say Michelle, a teenager in the Denver area, is a Diamond in the Rough is to put it mildly. There’s all kind of rough
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When anger turns a rockstar rebellious he ends up in jail but in a moment of divine intervention all charges are dropped. Given a second chance, he becomes a preacher but his desire to share a message of forgiveness is tested at every turn. Director: Jeffrey A. Smith Writer: Jeffrey A. Smith Stars: Emma Myers, Max Ehrich, Katelyn Nacon, J. Alphonse Nicholson
When the economy collapses, widespread rioting and looting create an apocalyptic environment leaving a 21 year old lovesick girl struggling to care for her four younger siblings in a stretch of woods on the outskirts of their burning town. Rated PG-13 for violence. Not for young children. Directed by: Paul Munger Starring: Kevin Sorbo, Julia Denton, Mollee Gray The Reliant (2019)
Welcome to God’s Club. Following his wife’s death, public high-school teacher Michael Evens (Stephen Baldwin) re-launches the Bible Club she originally founded. He has to deal with angry parents who are insisting on the separation of church and state and pushing for the end of the school s Bible club. Everything changes, however, when the parents witness their own children find faith and be saved. Directed by: Jared Cohn Starring: Stephen Baldwin, Corbin Bernsen, Lorenzo Lamas Title: God’s Club (2015)
Becca Adam’s has an ideal, young family. With all their lives ahead of them, Becca’s husband dies in a tragic accident. Now Becca must reconcile why bad things happen to good people and find the strength to resist her demons & rediscover her faith. Directed by: Waymon Boone Starring: Jenn Gotzon, Corbin Bernsen, Lorenzo Lamas, T.C. Stallings, Joseph Nasser Title: My Daddy is in Heaven (2017)