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Book Of Genesis (DVD)
Based on the first book of the Bible, Genesis is a sweeping and poetic look at the beginning of man’s relationship with God. While Jochebed (Venus Monique) hides in a shelter to protect her infant son from being murdered, she tells him the story of her people over the course of a dangerous night.
Interweaving the stories of patriarchs like Adam, Abraham, Noah, and Jacob as if their lives were lived simultaneously, this inspiring movie explores the common thread of how those characters interacted with God and how mankind will one day return to the place where we started. However, the journey back to Eden will be filled with hardship, beauty, and a desperate need to trust the Creator.
Return (DVD)
A creative parallel to the salvation story, The Return is a powerful fairy tale of forgiveness and faith. Leah (Heather Ricks) lives as a thief in the village of Nod. Though she’s good at her art, most of the items she steals go to her evil master, Dybbuk (Kent T. Williams). However, Leah’s life begins to change when a hunter named Yadid (Simon Provan) arrives in the village. Through a series of mysterious gifts and conversations, Leah discovers Yadid’s true identity. When she is betrayed by those closest to her and sentenced to death for her crimes, Leah discovers that even death can be overcome by the power of true unconditional love.
Dove Approved: 12+
Doggy Daycare (DVD)
Every dog deserves his daycare.
Michelle and Amelia have been running the D.D.C. since their parents passed away. They have many pets live with them but Mutt remains a street dog. When they run out of finance for the doggy haven and emotions boil they form some risky ideas to save the place. Their attempts to recruit a famous former owner fail so they must think even further outside the box. Mutt leads the pack of unique dogs against all obstacles including an on the edge dog catcher with an obsession for Mutt. The love between the dogs and Michelle keeps them strong when they come up against bullies and horrible people against them. The evil cat Baron ramps up the difficulty anyway he can including hypnotizing and also helping the dog catcher. Amelia sets up a chance for them to be on a show shot at the D.D.C but things go terribly wrong when Michelle’s health issues put her life in extreme danger. When the Doggy day care can’t afford to stay open, Mutt the street dog with a heart of gold rallies the rest of the dogs to try and save the day. Amelia the D.D.C. owner and her younger sister Michelle provide much needed assistance for this quest but at what cost.
Streams In The Desert 2 Words Of Life (DVD)
After Lettie arrives in Chicago from a cross-country train ride, a local newspaper reporter asks to interview her to talk about her beloved devotional, Streams in the Desert, and her lifelong devotion to missions. As Lettie shares about her missionary work in the Orient with her husband Charles, Lettie reflects on how their big goals to reach every person in Japan are interrupted when Charles becomes ill and the two are forced to return home.
During the decline of her husband’s health, Lettie begins writing a journal as the Lord gives her and Charles encouragement from the Bible and the library of books they had collected through their work. Little did they know that the journal would become the most beloved Christian devotional of all time, and their missionary work would continue to this day in over fifty countries on six continents.
Road To The Open (DVD)
Road to the Open is an offbeat comedy and a classic underdog story about a has-been tennis team, single parenthood, the quest for love, and a once in a lifetime shot at greatness. Struggling after the loss of his wife, Jerry McDonald is a balding hospital janitor and single father whose only semi-social outlet is tennis with his best friend, Miles, who is still chasing dreams of stardom and working through anger management.
Reluctantly, Jerry agrees to play with Miles in a local tournament that could earn them a match in a prestigious competition. For Jerry, though, the thought of winning and defeating the long-time club champion Gallant brothers is as unlikely as finding true love again, until a new co-worker enters his life and gives him a renewed hope.
Last Straw : Finding The Christmas Spirit On Piece At A Time (DVD)
Finding the Christmas spirit one piece at a time.
It’s Christmas break at the McDonald house, but silent nights-and days-are nowhere to be found. With the children’s constant bickering, pretty packages and a sweet-smelling tree don’t come close to filling the McDonald home with the true spirit of the first Christmas. Then Mom remembers an old tradition of building a soft bed for Baby Jesus one straw at a time. Each time someone secretly does something nice for another family member, he or she gets to add a single straw to the manger. Soon the children’s quarreling and negative feelings subside and the homemade crib is overflowing. But for one family member, a required act of kindness becomes more that he can take.
Inspired by a true story and filled with both heart and humor, “The Last Straw” may forever change the way your family celebrates Christmas.
Crimes And Mister Meanors (DVD)
One decision can change the course of history
Young teenager Jake Harvard is less than thrilled when he learns he is going to stay with his uncle in suburban Washington D.C. for the summer. Upon arrival, he discovers his Uncle Benny runs a detective agency but is an inept bumbler and business hasn’t been good. Jake meets Kat Adams, a girl his age and the estranged daughter of a U.S. Congressman. Their friendship is in its very early stages when a distraught woman named Lola Meanors pays a visit to Benny’s office seeking help in finding her missing husband. Jake and Kat are intrigued, and when Benny refuses to take the case, they decide to secretly investigate on their own. The two quickly find themselves in the middle of a major conspiracy that has claimed the lives of several scientists at a secret government facility and threatens to end theirs as well. A climactic face-off at one of Washington’s oldest landmarks sets the stage for the return of Mr. Meanors and offers a glimpse into what made America’s founders so great. Lesson(s) – This family-oriented feature film teaches lessons on the exceptionalism of America as a direct result of the God-given freedom outlined in the Declaration Of Independence. It recognizes God as real and as a nessesary part of our nation.
1500 Steps (DVD)
Chariots of Fire meets The Karate Kid in this coming-of-age story about Jonas “Jobe” O’Brien (Alex Fechine), a quiet 16-year-old struggling to reach his full potential in his running career and his character. After the death of his mother, Jobe faces considerable odds both at home with his alcoholic father and at his new school, where the popular jock Damon (Jack Matthews) is threatened by his presence.
As Jobe begins to draw the affection of Damon’s girlfriend, Grace (Laura Benson), Damon takes their rivalry to a new level, threatening to destroy Jobe’s reputation, his track career, and even his faith. Featuring the song “Blue Sky” by Christian singer and songwriter Melissa Otto, 1500 Steps is a powerful drama about surrendering to God and embracing His will in our lives.
He Knows My Name (DVD)
A five-Dove film about the powerful faith of a child, He Knows My Name is an inspiring story about a young girl named Rebekah (Melanie Stone), who lives with her widowed and overprotective mother Sarah (Aimee Johnson) and her grandfather Reuben (Bruce Newbold). After hearing Jesus speak on the Mount of Olives, Rebekah is fascinated by the polarizing figure who some label a heretic and others proclaim as the Messiah. Against her mother’s wishes, Rebekah is determined to find out the truth for herself. What she discovers will strengthen her faith, rekindle her mother’s hope, and change her family’s lives forever.
Christmas For A Dollar (DVD)
Set in the Great Depression, a family finds what truly brings joy and love at Christmas.
It’s the Great Depression, and the Kamp family has struggled since Mrs. Kamps untimely death. The older children do their best to take care of the family, but the younger children, Hop along Cassidy fan Norman, and straight talking little Ruthie struggle most with a bleak looking future. Now, with their father facing mounting debts resulting from Norman’s battle with polio, the siblings expect a Christmas without presents. But when father scrapes together a dollar to use for gifts, things change. As each child comes up with a special gift to give another member of the family, they soon begin to see many of their dearest wishes come true. Perhaps a boy who struggles to walk can become a real cowboy after all.
Dove Review: Family Approved All Ages