The Gospel Films Archive is a multi-volume collection of rare and vintage Christian dramas and documentaries produced throughout the 20th century by independent Christian producers as well as major Hollywood studios. In 1945 Father James Keller, M.M., established a non-denominational Christian organization called The Christophers to be a positive influence and pro-active force in the post-war world. The Christopher Films were intended to foster political honesty, business integrity, and compassion for the sick and the poor, and to be generally relevant to all faiths.
For generations the name Albert Schweitzer has been synonymous with hands-on compassion and the power of Christ-like sacrifice. Now director Gavin Miller presents a landmark drama about the legendary Christian medical missionary.
From the makers of the award winning biblical dramas, Road to Emmaus and Come Follow Me, comes My Son, My Savior, a powerful portrayal of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary.
From the makers of the award winning biblical dramas, Road to Emmaus and Come Follow Me, comes My Son, My Savior, a powerful portrayal of the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of his mother, Mary.
Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans entertain in two of their films: Bells of San Angelo (1947, color) and Bells of Rosarita (1945). DVD includes a rare episode of The Roy Rogers Show and Roy leads the audience in The Cowboy's Prayer.
See Shirley Temple in her first color feature, The Little Princess (1939). DVD includes three of Shirley's early shorts: Dona's Dunking Donuts (1933), Merrily Yours (1933), and Pardon My Pups (1934).
Three Easter classics in one file: Easter Is Magic Boy's Easter The Puzzle Club Easter Adventure
This six-part international mini-series is intended for group discussion and study as well as for personal entertainment. Wan Chen, a marine biologist, must deal with her childhood beliefs, an unwanted pregnancy as a teenager, and finding God's forgiveness. She meets and marries Richard, a single-parent father whose wife died from a drug overdose. Together they journey into the questions of faith in an intellectually rigorous setting. They search for truth, finding God and Christ.
When Jess loses custody of her son, she and her boyfriend, Cadon become willing accomplices in a foolish plot, orchestrated by Cadon’s friend Bo, to kidnap the child. As the plan unfolds and tensions escalate, a chaotic hostage situation causes Cadon, Jess, and Bo to make life changing decisions.
This film is about the agonizing spiritual crisis of C. S. Lewis when his wife died from cancer. The love, grief, pain, and sorrow were so shattering to Lewis that his basic Christian beliefs, magnificently communicated in his many books, were now called into serious doubt.
Sabina K. is a powerful story based on true events, about a woman's desperate plight to save herself and her children in the most brutal of circumstances. Directed by Cristóbal Krusen. Viewer discretion advised due to mature themes. In Bosnian with English subtitles.
New rags for old. Based on the short story by Walter Wagerin, Jr. This is a classic short story of unconditional love and self-sacrifice. Follow a mysterious Ragman with his call of “new rags for old!”, as he encounters broken, hopeless people and he shares with us a lesson about life, hope, and redemption.
A spoiled young pop star learns a lesson in humility after being cut from her big show and replaced with a stand-in. Now lost in rural Virginia she must learn how to get in tune with those around her. This family friendly comedy-drama is ideal for tweens and young teens. It addresses issues of identity, humility, family and salvation. Winner of the 2012 Top Applause Award at the International Family Film Festival in Hollywood.
This is the touching story of an elderly widower trying to work through his grief. When Sam Peek's beloved wife, Cora, dies, a white dog suddenly materializes as his new companion and confidant. Sam takes the dog on a nostalgic journey which dramatizes the fulfillment he shared with his departed wife. Full Screen
During the late 1960s, a novice schoolteacher comes to a small island off the coast of South Carolina with the hope of bringing literacy and self-respect to the undereducated, African-American children living there. Mrs. Brown, the school's principal and only other teacher, instructs him to be stern and tough to keep his pupils under control. With unflagging determination and an unconventional style, the new teacher strives instead to inspire the children and involve the whole community in their education. Full Screen
In 1930's Pittsburgh, a brother comes home to claim "my half of the piano," a family heirloom, but his sister is not wanting to part with it. This is a glimpse of the conditions for African-Americans as well as some of the attitudes and influences on their lives. But whether he is able to sell the piano so that he can get enough money to buy some property and "no longer have to work for someone else" involves the story (or lesson) that the piano has to show him. (PG)
When a spunky teenaged girl with terminal cancer decides to make her own funeral arrangements, she sets in motion a plan that affects all of those around her in unexpected and positive ways.
The Bible story of Esther starring F. Murray Abraham and Jurgen Prochnow.
Genesis traces the beloved Christian stories of creation. Genesis shows viewers Adam and Eve in Paradise until they are tempted by the snake, traces the trials of Cain and Abel as Abel is driven to murder his brother and recounts the epic story of Noah and the Ark where Noah is commanded by God to save two of every creature from the flood. All of the stories feature stunning visuals and a beautiful score by Academy Award-winner Ennio Morricone.
Jeremiah tells the story of the prophet who abandons his family and the woman he loves in order to relay God’s message in Jerusalem.
This modern retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women brings the beloved sisters to a new generation.
When your faith is tested, can you explain what you believe? Kevin Sorbo, Shane Harper, Dean Cain, and David A. R. White star in this film that follows one college student’s courageous defense of his belief in God—jeopardizing his faith, his relationships and even his future. Includes DVD and Blu-ray discs.
Cara Jarvis longs to be a part of the in-crowd at her new high school. In an effort to impress her new love interest Brandon, she befriends Grace, a girl with Down Syndrome, a friendship she tries to hide when she meets popular girls Skylar and Quinn. When Skylar loses her bid to be on the Homecoming Court, she sets it up for Grace to win Homecoming Queen … as a senior prank.
A story of love rekindled when marriage turned sour.