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In support of “Heart of Africa”

To read more from Daniel, visit his blog: Sic Et Non. I was heartbroken at what happened to the Latter-day Saint film Heart of Africa upon its debut on 13 March 2020.  That was the very day — Friday...

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Streaming Saint: “Ant-Man”, “While You Were Sleeping”, “Pride and Prejudice”,...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides...

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Streaming Saint: “Incredibles 2”, Bing Crosby, “Jurassic Park”, and More to...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides...

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Streaming Saint: “Greatest Showman”, “Emma Smith”, “Hugo”, and More to Watch...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides...

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Streaming Saint: “Beauty and the Beast”, “Indiana Jones”, “Prince of Egypt”...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides for...

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Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need to Know Before “The...

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?      This “woke” dramedy was directed by Armando Iannucci and loosely based on the novel by Charles Dickens.  It premiered in Canada last fall and was then released in the United...

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Streaming Saint: “Cinderella”, “In Emma’s Footsteps”, “Puss in Boots” and...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides for...

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Streaming Saint: “Moana”, “Christopher Robin”, “I Still Believe”, and More to...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides for...

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Latter-day Saint Movie Review: What Families Need to Know Before Seeing “The...

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?      A young boy starts a turf war with his grandfather when the old man takes over his bedroom. Directed by Tim Hill, The War With Grandpa is finally in theaters, after several failed...

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VIDEO: “The Forgotten Carols” comes to the Big Screen, See the Trailer

We are excited to announce that America’s most beloved independent Christmas musical, The Forgotten Carols, has been beautifully captured on film and will premiere on the Big Screen beginning 11/20/20...

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Utah-made “The Santa Box” Announces Big Screen Release Date

Writer, Director and Producer Spanky Dustin Ward in partnership with Covenant Communications and Excel Entertainment announced today that he new film, THE SANTA BOX, will open in local Megaplex...

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Streaming Saint: “Batman”, “The Addams Family”, “Brigham City” and More...

There are great, uplifting films to stream at home! I’m Jonathan Decker, family therapist and film critic, and I’m here to help you find the good stuff. For more curated picks and discussion guides...

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Streaming Saint: Forgotten Carols Movie Gives Holiday Classic New Life

Michael McLean’s The Forgotten Carols has delighted believers and Christmas-lovers for decades. This collection of original, Christ-centered holiday music filled my home growing up, and the stage...

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In Honor of David Whitmer’s Birthday, First Look at New Feature Film...

David Whitmer, one of the famed Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon, was born on January 7, 1805. In honor of his birthday, the filmmakers behind the highly anticipated feature film WITNESSES...

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In Case You Missed it: Meridian Live Interviews Key Players from New...

Over the weekend, Meridian Magazine did a livestream interview with some of the key players from the upcoming film, Witnesses, which tells the untold story behind the witnesses of the golden plates....

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The Making of “Witnesses”: The Fulfillment of a Persistent Dream

Many years ago, my colleague and friend Louis Midgley alerted me to an instructive anecdote related by the eminent Protestant church historian Martin Marty. It centers on Marie de Vichy-Chamrond (d....

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This Week, the LDS Film Festival Marks 20 Years of Fostering Movie Magic

Covid protocols in place for in-person festival screenings and filmmaking presentations. The 20th annual LDS Film Festival happens this week with a full line-up of films for a four-day program...

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Remembering Heaven: A New Documentary about Pre-mortality

Editor’s Note: Remembering Heaven is a documentary premiering this week at the LDS Film Festival in Orem, Utah. To find out how you can see the film (with all COVID precautions taken in the...

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Another Side to “Heart of Africa”: Sequel Comes to the Big Screen

Heart of Africa 2: Companions will have its premiere at the LDS Film Festival on Thursday, February 25th . CLICK HERE to find out how you can attend. On July 30, 2013, my friend (Robinlee) and I...

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Bring the New “Witnesses” Film to Your City

Read from from Daniel by visiting his blog: Sic Et Non. I’m pleased to report that the Interpreter Foundation’s Witnesses theatrical film won first prize on Saturday night in the Feature Film category...

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