tv & documentary
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4 Little Girls (1997)
Added: 08/13/08
(1 votes, average: 9.00 out of 10)
Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group. Description of this movie from [...]
500 Nations (1995)
Added: 09/03/08 (1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group. Description of this movie from [...]
African American Lives 1 & 2
Added: 08/16/08 (1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...African American Lives 1 & 2 DVD 2PK Combo Save $5 An unprecedented series, AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES uncovers a new level personal discovery. Using genealogy, oral history, family stories, and DNA analysis to trace lineages through American history and back to Africa, the series provides life-changing journeys for a diverse group of highly accomplished African [...]
America Beyond the Color Line
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...America Beyond the Color Line with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. DVD The evolution of African American society has split into two distinct communities, according to Henry Louis Gates, Jr. the privileged and the disenfranchised. Viewed through the lens of four intrinsic elements of the African American experience Black Hollywood, The Black Elite, The Ghetto, and [...]
American Experience: Partners of the Heart
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...American Experience: Partners of the Heart DVD Witness the achievements of two men who came together in an unlikely time and place to leave the world a life-saving legacy. In 1930s Nashville, white surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock and black carpenter’s apprentice Vivien Thomas forged a partnership that changed the course of medical history. Discover how [...]
American Experience: Roberto Clemente
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...American Experience: Roberto Clemente DVD Baseball great Roberto Clemente’s talent and inimitable style drew legions of fans, but as this AMERICAN EXPERIENCE production reveals, he was more than an exceptional baseball player. He was also a committed humanitarian who challenged racial discrimination and worked for social justice. Please Note: This is not a Christian movie [...]
At the River I Stand (1993)
Added: 01/17/11 (1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...“At the River I Stand skillfully reconstructs the two eventful months that transformed a local labor dispute into a national conflagration, and disentangles the complex historical forces that came together with the inevitability of tragedy at the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Becoming American: The Chinese Experience
Added: 08/16/08 (1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...Becoming American: The Chinese Experience DVD 3PK What does it mean to become an American? A powerful Bill Moyers special explores the dramatic experience of the Chinese in America. Harsh conditions at home drove many into the California Gold Rush, but Chinese immigrants struggled for acceptance as “real” Americans. Please Note: This is not a [...]
Black in America
Added: 12/09/09 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“Through the personal stories of graduates of the 1968 class of Little Rock Central High School and their sons and grandsons, Soledad O’Brien explores the state of black men in America. O’Brien dispels the myths and examines the disparities between blacks and whites in education, career, economic achievement and the devastating rates of black male incarceration.”
Bloodlines Documentary by John Piper
Added: 10/04/11 (2 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...“An exclusive video documentary featuring Pastor John Piper as he walks through his personal story of growing up with segregation in the South. His personal story boldly champions the transforming power of the gospel and the beauty of racial diversity and harmony in Christ.”
Citizen King (2004)
Added: 08/14/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
Dawn in the Darkness (2009)
Added: 10/27/09 (4 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...“The documentary film Dawn in the Darkness addresses the issue of diversity and social justice in the Scriptures by challenging viewers to begin constructing a Biblical paradigm where racial reconciliation and social justice are central to Christian practice and faith. This film reveals how a majority of Evangelical Christian institutions have neglected teaching and practice regarding racial reconciliation, ministry to the poor and social justice.”
Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Ellis Island: The Immigrant Experience DVD Mandy Patinkin hosts this documentary tribute to the Isle of Hope which welcomed millions of America’s immigrants for half a century. For most, Ellis Island was once America’s Golden Door. Interviews from the Ellis Island Oral History Project recount the trials, joys, and sadness of immigration experiences, including the [...]
Eyes on the Prize TV Series
Added: 09/03/08 (1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...This excellent TV series can be difficult to find in stores. I recommend that you try to borrow it from your local library. Description of this TV series from the PBS website: Eyes on the Prize is an award-winning 14-hour television series produced by Blackside and narrated by Julian Bond. Through contemporary interviews and historical [...]
Finding Oprah’s Roots
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Finding Oprah’s Roots: Finding Your Own DVD Finding Oprah’s Roots, a companion to the book by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., features Oprah, showing by her example, that it is possible to build an African American family tree. Excerpts from the Oprah’s Roots documentary are combined with comments from many of the experts featured in the [...]
Geronimo
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...American Experience: Geronimo and the Apache Resistance DVD For years, Apache tribes had resisted the advance of the pioneers and their threat to the traditional ways of life. But Geronimo fought the longest, becoming one of the most famous, feared and misunderstood Indian warriors in our history. Now at last, descendants of those Apaches who [...]
History of Black Achievement in America
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...History of Black Achievement in America DVD 4PK Presented by James Avery, the series highlights the contributions of Blacks that have influenced our culture, enriched society with their achievements, and shaped the history of the U.S. American blacks have built their own institutions: families, schools, churches and businesses, created great art and science, fought heroically [...]
Human Tapestry (2010)
Added: 01/12/11
(4 votes, average: 8.50 out of 10) Loading ...“For the past two years many interviews have taken place with the 15 individuals who have given their time and energy to help bring this project to completion. Real people telling real life stories.”
In Search of Shalom (2008)
Added: 10/27/09 (5 votes, average: 9.80 out of 10) Loading ...“The documentary film In Search of Shalom: White People in Reconciliation is intended to stimulate personal thought and group dialogue on the issues of White people in America facing the challenges of racial reconciliation. It gives voice to White people who have embraced the lifelong journey of reconciliation as they strive to participate in building God’s Kingdom on earth.”
KING
Added: 01/16/09 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“Forty years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at age 39, a History™ special, KING, with newsman Tom Brokaw, takes viewers on an unprecedented journey back in time and forward to today. KING goes beyond the legend to delve into the man, the questions, the myths and, most importantly, the relevance of Dr. King’s message in today’s world.”
King: Man of Peace in a Time of War
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...King: Man of Peace in a Time of War DVD A rare and candid TV interview with Martin Luther King, Jr.-unseen in 40 years-is the centerpiece of his timely tribute, featuring exclusive interviews with such notables as Jesse Jackson and Colin Powell that provide fresh insight into the life and personality of the late civil [...]
Latino in America
Added: 12/09/09 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian show but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. There is a good chance you can find this show on television or in your local library. You can also view a large part of this series [...]
Martin Luther King Jr. – I Have a Dream (1986)
Added: 08/14/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
More Than a Month (2011)
Added: 03/01/10 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“MORE THAN A MONTH is a feature documentary film that follows Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year old African-American filmmaker, on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month (BHM). Through this tongue-in-cheek journey the film investigates what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a “post-racial” America.”
Most Honorable Son
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Most Honorable Son DVD After the Pearl Harbor attack, Ben Kuroki volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps. He would become the first Japanese-American war hero, surviving 58 missions as an aerial gunner. Between tours of duty he found himself at the center of controversy; a lone spokesman against the racism faced by the thousands [...]
Multi Ethnic Film Productions at Biola University
Added: 01/12/11 (8 votes, average: 9.63 out of 10) Loading ...“Multi Ethnic Film Productions began as an earnest desire by Multi Ethnic Programs Director Glen Kinoshita to document the student experience. Glen’s films have grown into a visionary endeavor to stimulate thought, dialogue and change within Christian higher education.”
Race – The Power of an Illusion
Added: 09/04/08 (2 votes, average: 9.50 out of 10) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. This video is available from California Newsreel. To order, call 1-877-811-7495 or fax 1-802-846-1850. You can also visit the California Newsreel Web site for more information: www.newsreel.org [...]
Roots (1977)
Added: 08/14/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
Slavery and the Making of America
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Slavery and the Making of America DVD 4PK Here is a richly illustrated written history of slavery in America, presenting it largely through stories of the slaves themselves. Readers will discover a sharply nuanced look at American slavery, from the first Africans brought to British colonies in the early 17th century to the end of [...]
Standing in the Gap (2008)
Added: 10/27/09 (5 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...“Standing in the Gap: Student Voices in Reconciliation features the perspectives of Christian College students as they face the challenges of diversity in Higher Education. Christian Colleges and Universities across the country continue to reflect a predominately White suburban middle class culture, a culture that is also embedded in the structures of the institutions. Critical dialogue as well as intentional action is needed. Standing in the Gap addresses these crucial challenges.”
The Better Hour: The Legacy of William Wilberforce
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...The Better Hour: The Legacy of William Wilberforce DVD The Better Hour is the story of a man who, inspired by faith, used his political and social influence to change the world for the better. At the beginning of the 19th century, almost a third of the British economy depended on the trade of human [...]
The Color of Fear
Added: 09/15/08 (7 votes, average: 8.57 out of 10) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. Click here to watch a clip from this movie Click here to visit the producer’s website and purchase a copy (Price varies by type of purchaser — [...]
The N Word – Divided We Stand (2004)
Added: 08/14/08 (1 votes, average: 8.00 out of 10) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
The Power of Forgiveness (2007)
Added: 03/01/10 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“Over the last 20 years the topic of forgiveness has come into its own as an area of academic study. Researchers are now examining the psychological and physical effects of forgiveness on individuals and within relationships under an amazingly wide variety of conditions, ranging from petty insults to sexual assault. Clinicians have developed interventions that help guide people through a structured process that allows them to forgive transgressions and get on with their lives.”
The Rosa Parks Story (2002)
Added: 08/14/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2004)
Added: 08/14/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
Time of Fear (2005)
Added: 08/14/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
Unnatural Causes
Added: 03/10/09 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“Unnatural Causes goes beyond popular conceptions linking health to medical care, lifestyles and genes to explore evidence of other more powerful determinants: the social conditions in which we are born, live and work.”
Urban Entry 1: Anything Helps…?
Added: 06/05/10 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“”Anything Helps…?” begins by encountering a homeless man holding an “Anything Helps” sign on the corner. This 15 minute DVD that helps groups think through how their charity and service might help or hurt…and proposes ways for charity to become developmental and transformational. Using the example of a Christmas Store and drawing on the experience of urban ministry veterans, “Anything Helps…?” is a great way to start conversation about how to really help those in need.”
Urban Entry 2: New Neighbors
Added: 06/05/10 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...” “New Neighbors” begins by with the story – and 1964 Impala – of a man describing the challenges in his neighborhood. The surprise is that he lives in a suburban neighborhood. This 15 minute DVD helps groups understand gentrification and the suburbanization of poverty – the demographic shifts that are happening in their city and community. Using the example of a suburban church and drawing on the experience of urban ministry veterans, “New Neighbors” is a great way to start conversation about how Christians and churches can reach out to their cross-cultural neighbors. Bonus materials include an invitation to start a suburban immersion experience and interviews and teaching to help groups think through gentrification.”
Urban Entry 3: Road Trip
Added: 06/05/10 (1 votes, average: 10.00 out of 10) Loading ...” “Road Trip” begins with the story of how a couple (who happen to be of different cultures) met and got married. It’s a warm beginning, but when the conversation turns to race it gets a little uncomfortable. This 15 minute DVD spotlights conversations about race and culture from an 8 day, 3,659 mile road trip. We meet a Navajo man in New Mexico, an Asian man in Oakland, a Mexican woman in Juarez, a Hispanic man in Indio, and come back to the couple in L.A. By the end, we have a greater understanding of the complexity of race and culture – and an idea that the beauty of relationships comes through awkwardness and pain. The DVD includes extended interviews and other resources in over one hour of bonus materials. As with all Urban Entry DVDs, the packaging includes discussion questions and a Bible study.”
Urban Entry 4: Send These
Added: 06/05/10 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...“Using footage from across the country – including Ellis Island – “UE4: Send These” incorporates stories and interviews to raise 3 questions designed to help Christians think through and begin discussing the issue of immigration in America. Bonus materials include one hour of teaching from Dr. Daniel Carroll R. (Denver Seminary), one neighbor’s story of learning Spanish, an immigration discussion in a hair salon, a border trip to Mexico, and an introduction to the Christian Community Development Association.”
Voices of Civil Rights
Added: 08/16/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Voices of Civil Rights DVD 2PK Gain a fresh perspective on America’s struggle for racial equality. From the fearless resolve of a lone woman to the unified voices of thousands, six powerful documentaries present a stunning overview of the Civil War Movement. Personal narratives spotlight the courage of individuals like Rosa Parks, Medgar Evars, and [...]
White Face (2007)
Added: 08/13/08 (No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Please Note: This is not a Christian movie but we have included it in our resource section because it contains material that you may find helpful for discussion. We recommend reading a review with more information about its moral content before watching this movie or showing it to a group.
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