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13 Documentaries to Inspire Your Faith

Bethany Hamilton
LEMOORE, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Bethany Hamilton exits the water during the women's qualifying round of the World Surf League Surf Ranch Pro on September 8, 2018 in Lemoore, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Faith often grows from witnessing true stories of strength and sacrifice. Experience the resilience in BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE and the unwavering belief in BILLY GRAHAM: EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY. These MOVIEGUIDE® approved titles will strengthen your faith in God.

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BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE

Family Documentary · PG

In BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE, the world-renowned surfer who lost her left arm from a shark attack takes to the screen again in her own documentary. The action-packed movie takes place over six years as it dives into Bethany’s life since the attack.…

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BILLY GRAHAM: AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY

Family Documentary · (Not yet rated)

BILLY GRAHAM: AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY is a great TV special honoring the evangelist Billy Graham who passed away February 21, 2018 at the age of 99. The special program tells how Graham wasn’t interested in Christianity as a young boy, but gave…

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LOUIS ZAMPERINI: CAPTURED BY GRACE

Family Documentary · N/A

LOUIS ZAMPERINI: CAPTURED BY GRACE is a fantastic TV special from Fox News exploring Olympic champion and Christian evangelist Louis (“Louie”) Zamperini’s epic tale of survival during World War II and his ultimate redemption through Jesus. The documentary tells Zamperini’s story from…

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NINE DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

Family Documentary · NR

NINE DAYS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD is a very timely, must-see, inspiring documentary about Pope John Paul II’s historic, world-changing nine-day pilgrimage to Poland in June 1979. The documentary helps viewers understand the history of Poland and the biography of Pope John…

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ENDURANCE: SHACKLETON’S LEGENDARY ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION

Family Documentary · G

ENDURANCE: SHACKLETON’S LEGENDARY ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION focuses on Ernest Shackleton’s last great expedition to try to cross Antarctica in 1914. Shackleton puts an ad in the English newspaper saying "low wages," "bitter cold," "return doubtful," and other such daunting warnings. As a result,…

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THE DROP BOX

Family Documentary · Not Rated

THE DROP BOX is a documentary about a man named Lee, who pastors a church in Seoul, South Korea. One day, Pastor Lee discovers an abandoned newborn on his church’s doorsteps and courageously decides to build a “drop box” to rescue future…

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FRAGMENTS OF TRUTH

Family Documentary · NR

FRAGMENTS OF TRUTH assembles many of the world’s leading Bible scholars to prove that the New Testament that the apostles wrote on ancient papyrus scrolls has the same message as the Bible on their bookshelf. Professors and experts describe how to determine…

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CIVIL RIGHTS

Family Documentary · TV-PG

CIVIL RIGHTS is a very short historical documentary informing viewers about the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s. It shows how the Rev. Billy Graham, in association with the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., brought racial reconciliation to American society…

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BEDFORD: THE TOWN THEY LEFT BEHIND

Family Documentary · N/A

BEDFORD: THE TOWN THEY LEFT BEHIND is an inspiring, heart-rending documentary about a small town in Virginia that lost more of its men in World War II per capita than anywhere else. Therefore, Bedford has become home to the D-Day Memorial. The…

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IMPACT: THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST

Family Documentary · NR

Writer/director Tim Chey has put together a marvelous documentary about the impact of Mel Gibson’s THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST. IMPACT: THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST has already been acclaimed by critics and film festivals. Tim flew to London, Tokyo, Oslo, Bombay,…

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EXPELLED: NO INTELLIGENCE ALLOWED

Family Documentary · PG

In the brilliant documentary EXPELLED, actor and pundit Ben Stein takes on the Darwinian scientists who have become oppressive totalitarians. One by one, Stein introduces us to prestigious scientists at major universities who were expelled because they dared to mention Intelligent Design…

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WHY THE NATIVITY?

Family Documentary

WHY THE NATIVITY? is a documentary with re-enacted scenes of the Nativity Story. Narrated by Dr. David Jeremiah of Turning Point Ministries. The movie opens with background information on Mary and Joseph and their betrothal. It depicts the angel Gabriel visiting the…

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