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2022 Winds up with Inspiring Faith-Based Films Stanley Goldenberg Movie Connection

Faith-based films touch and change lives; inspireandencour age believers and provide a spe cial opportunity for an uplifting experience for our families. We have already been blessed by numerous faith-based films in theaters during 2022, including “Lifemark,” “Running the Bases,” and many others. But we are ending this year with an exciting line-up of a wide variety of films coming to theaters. Groups from churchesandother organizations can make going to see the films in theaters a fun and inspiring ac tivityaswell asanoutreach, since people who are hesitant to come to church might accept an invita tion to see a movie. We can all get involved by praying for and spreading the word about these upcoming films. Checkeach film’swebsite for additional information. Some movies have an option to host showings at your church or or ganization. Tickets for most movies on this list are available now. Additional films might be added later, so subscribe to bit.ly/faithfilms. For FathomEvent Upcoming Faith Based Theatrical Releases

releases you can check fath omevents.com/categories/inspi rational/ for updates. Films listed here will show for at least one weekexcept as indicated. For de tailed reviews of many of these and other films when they are re leased in theaters, be sure to check pluggedin.com (from Focus on the Family). **Please note that films showing limited nights (e.g., “fathom events”) often start promptly at the posted show time – usually 7pm – so plan to arrive early. “It’s Happening Right Here” (1-night 11/3) Human traf ficking problem and hope for change. fathomevents.com “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” (3-nights 11/2,3, Spanish: 11/7) Tribute to a pow erful spiritual witness of authentic Christian charity, andaguidepost for those seeking hope in our times. motherteresmovie.com “Prophet” (2-nights 11/15,17) Polish Cardinal Wyszy ń ski, imprisoned three years by the communists. later supported Wojty ł a who became Pope JohnPaul II &playeda role in the collapse of communism in Europe. fathomevents.com “The Chosen: S eason 3” (Currently scheduled only 11/18 22) The exciting premiere of

Episodes 1 & 2 of Season 3 of this dynamic and inspirational series about the life of Jesus as told in the gospels. fath omevents.com “It’s Christmas Again” (1 night 11/29) Upliftingmodern-day family musical about a young man who is transported back to Bethlehemanddiscovers the real meaning of Christmas – the promised Messiah! itschrist masagainmovie.com “I Heard the Bells” (3 nights 12/1,3,4) Inspiring story of Longfellow’s beloved Christmas carol. fathomevents.com “Johnny Cash: The Re demption of an American Icon” (3-nights 12/5,6,7) Documentary about Johnny Cash’s return to faith when he was at the end of his rope. fathomevents.com/cat egories/inspirational/ “5000 Blankets” (2-nights 12/12,13) A woman and her young son set out to findher hus band after he has a mental breakdown, sparking a move ment of compassion towards those in need and inspiring a city. 5000blanketsmovie.com “Jesus Revolution” (starts 2/24/2023) Story of the Jesus movement revival which started in the late 60’s and swept thousands of young peo

social media, fliers, posters, church bulletins, etc. • Help your church or organ ization to organize groups (large or small) tosee the filmsonopen ing weekend. • Purchase tickets as much in advance as possible. See you at the movies! Stanley Goldenberg has been involved in grassroots pro motion of Christian films for over 16 years. He hosts a regular “Movie Connection” program on LIFE-FM (90.9 FM) in Miami. He is also a federal hurricane re search meteorologist who has published scientific articles and appeared in numerous TV hurri cane specials.

ple (including the author of this article) into the Kingdomof God. From the Erwin Brothers (I Can Only Imagine, I Still Believe). je susrevolution.movie Ways you can help these films touch more lives • Stay informed about up coming faith-based films by join ing the movie email list (at bit.ly/faithfilms) and LIKING sites such as f acebook.com/Lightin DarkPlace • Pray! Any successful min istry needs effective prayer (and fasting). • Help to spread theword via