Reviews

‘Made in the USA’ ~ CFDb Movie Review   Made in the USA – 30 Day Journey We have all seen the “Made in the USA” brand. Does this brand really mean anything to people nowadays? This feature documentary, “Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey”, is an epic journey into the heart and soul of America. After witnessing the tragic effects caused by a factory shutdown in his hometown of Ravenswood, WV, Josh Miller takes off across the country for 30 days to discover the answer to this question. With devastating job losses across the United States, Josh explores the potential causes of these losses and searches for answers about our economy. Questions like, how did we... Continue Reading ›››

‘Bringing Joshua Home’ ~ CFDb Movie Review   Bringing Joshua Home Bringing Joshua Home – tells the personal story of one family who successfully adopted a Russian child. Arthur and Hanna Rasco share the challenges, joys, and drama of adopting their baby boy from Moscow and introducing him into their family. If you’ve ever wondered what it is like to adopt internationally, this film gives an inside, real-life look into the process from start to finish. Very well done documentary on adopting Joshua from Russia.  This did take place BEFORE late December 2012, when Russian Presiden Vladimir Putin signed a bill banning all American adoptions of Russian children. The statistics are staggering…estimates between 700,000 to 2,000,000 orphans in Russia.... Continue Reading ›››

‘Jimmy’ – CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Jimmy Jimmy – Ian Colletti delivers the performance of a lifetime in this heartfelt family drama based on the best-selling novel by Robert Whitlow. Colletti stars as Jimmy Mithcell, a young man whose world is a place where a boy can be a man, even if he’s “special”. Where angels lover, mostly unseen. Where danger can happen, and hearts can falter – but love is never wasted. Filled with Southern characters at once familiar and unexpected, Jimmy is an extraordinary tale about growing up in the midst of real struggle.Jimmy is a story you will never forget. Another GREAT Christian film, based on the book, by Robert Whitlow.  There are SO... Continue Reading ›››

‘It Has Begun’ – CFDb Movie Review   It Has Begun It Has Begun is an unconventional yet inspirational independent docufilm that provides evidence to dispel longtime popular myths and beliefs of facts about the Bible, religion and GOD. These topics crucial to faith and spirituality address numerous misconceptions that have discouraged individuals from developing a relationship with GOD. By using scientific, historical and religious accounts; ‘It Has Begun’ conveys the answers for knowledge and understanding of the current state of our world. The actions and attitudes of people today are almost surely contributing to our world’s demise. Are we paying attention? Is it a sign of the times? Has it begun?   I really liked the way this... Continue Reading ›››

Finding Normal ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Finding Normal Dr. Lisa Leland is a brilliant surgeon with absolutely no bedside manner. She is leaving her practice at UCLA Hospital to move to the Hamptons where she will join her boyfriend as a concierge doctor, treating the rich and famous. As she drives cross-country to her new life she hits a tractor in Normal, North Carolina and her BMW is wrecked. Dr. Leland is found guilty of speeding and ordered to do community service – as a doctor – in Normal, population 332. In a town with no wi–fi, no lattes and no credit cards, Lisa Leland begins to find herself and discovers what a meaningful life is... Continue Reading ›››

‘Time to Run’ – CFDb Movie Review Time to Run Originally seen by more than 6 million people in theaters, Time to Run is the powerful coming-of-age story of Jeff Cole (Randall Carver, There Will Be Blood, Taxi), a student environmentalist who shames the legacy of his father (Ed Nelson, Runaway Jury, Peyton Place). Jeff abandons everyone who loves him, including his girlfriend Michelle (featuring Barbara Sigel in a Golden Globe-nominated performance). On the run from his family, the authorities, and–most of all–God, Jeff finally confronts the deep hole in his life that only one thing can fill.   This is one of Billy Graham’s older Christian films and just a few months ago someone e-mailed me looking for... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Least Among You’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   The Least Among You The Least Among You – Leaders are not chosen, they are called. Inspired by a true story. Richard Kelly (Cedric Sanders) is a black college graduate forced to serve probation at an all-white seminary after the 1965 Watts riots. Richard is encouraged by the seminary president, Alan Beckett, to break the color line. Richard nears his breaking point when he meets Samuel (Louis Gossett, Jr.), an elderly janitor who lives in the basement of his dormitory. As Samuel guides Richard through the trials of racism and the personal life that haunts him, Richard undergoes a transformation that forces him to choose between his dreams... Continue Reading ›››

‘Nefarious I: Merchant of Souls’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   Nefarious I: Merchant of Souls Nefarious is a controversial documentary exposing the undercurrent of injustice beneath the surface of sex-tourism. Millions of women and children around the world are increasingly becoming the expendable pawns of a burgeoning business catering to the demand for illicit sex. These women and children are dehumanized and exploited while mainstream culture remains complicit in their demise. Benji Nolot goes undercover to reveal the plight of the exploited and uncover the hypocrisy and complicity of cultures around the world that foster this industry, as well as offer an unexpected hope for comprehensive change.   This docu-drama was information and interesting from beginning to... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Confession’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation   The Confession Based on the novel by New York Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis, “The Confession” is the continuing story of Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who goes on a journey in search of her identity – only to find herself embroiled in a mystery that must be solved before she can be reunited with the “Englisher” mother who gave her up to adoption 20 years earlier.   ‘The Confession’ is the sequel to ‘The Shunning‘ and based on one of Beverly Lewis’ books.  There is some incredible deception in this film.  You’ll understand what I mean after you’ve seen it! It’s easy to really get attached to Katie... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment’ ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment An obscure passage in the Book of Isaiah describing the fall of ancient Israel has, since September 11, 2001, been eerily re-enacted in the United States exactly as it originally occurred in the time of the great prophet of Israel leading to the nation’s demise. Jonathan Cahn, the author of The Harbinger, has been shocking audiences by revealing the astonishing parallels between the fall of ancient Israel and current events unfolding in the US, what he calls “an ancient mystery that holds the secret of America’s future and the collapse of the global economy.” In this stunning new documentary The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment, Rabbi Cahn... Continue Reading ›››

God’s Country ~ CFDb Movie Review & Recommendation God’s Country Meghan Doherty is a young, talented executive who neglects her mother and close friends to focus on one goal MAKING MONEY. After closing a multi-million dollar deal Meghan is asked by Mr. Randolph Whitaker (her boss/CEO) to close a deal of a lifetime. She’s taking her talent to the Mojave Desert in hopes of getting a Christian land owner to turn over his land before auction. With a 100 million dollar potential deal looming, there is nothing that will stand in the way of her getting what she needs to further her career. Not even GOD? Over a period of 6 days Meghan goes through spiritual transformation (fish out... Continue Reading ›››

‘The Book of Ruth’ ~ CFDb Movie Review The Book of Ruth The Book of Ruth - is a triumphant love story in the face of adversity. This selfless journey of love and devotion is seen through the eyes of a young widow. Choosing to leave her homeland of Moab, she follows her mother-in-law Naomi to Israel after the death of her husband. Upon reaching Bethlehem, she meets and marries a man named Boaz, who is of the Royal House of Judah. This chain of seemingly unrelated events, sets the stage for the future kings of the nation of Israel, and the glorious coming of the Messiah. A Biblical Cinderella story from the archives of the royal Jewish bloodline, this... Continue Reading ›››