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  • Into Great Silence

    Movie

    Nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse is considered one of the world’s most ascetic monasteries. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back to him. Sixteen ...

  • All or Nothing: Sr. Clare

    Movie

    A budding actress leaves her career and the open doors to fame behind to give her life to God. Some might see this as a total failure. But was it? Those who knew Sr. Clare speak in this film. After her tragic death in the 2016 earthquake in Ecuador, the failure might be seen as having reached its...

  • The Secret of Saint Thérèse

    Movie

    Called "the greatest saint of modern times" by Pope St. Pius X, Thérèse of Lisieux lived a hidden life in a Carmelite monastery and died at only twenty-four years old. Yet, her "secret" of sanctity has made her not only a great modern saint, but a Doctor of the Church. She promised to spend her H...

  • St. Francis of Assisi: Sign of Contradiction

    Movie + 1 extra

    From 4PM Media and The Ministry of the Wild Goose comes a new breathtaking film on St. Francis of Assisi featuring Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM CAP, Mother Olga Yacob, and more. Francis was a person who, like us, searched for purpose and meaning and was oftentimes left emp...

  • The Face of Mercy (Narrated by Jim Caviezel)

    Movie

    Since his election to the papacy, Pope Francis has inspired millions by urging us to embrace mercy, ultimately revealed in the face of Christ. Now comes an extraordinary new film on this powerful message that brings hope, healing, and forgiveness to a broken world. Narrated by Jim Caviezel, The F...

  • The Boy from Milan: Stories of Carlo Acutis

    Movie + 2 extras

    Discover the inspiring story of Carlo Acutis, the young boy from Milan on the path to sainthood. You may have heard of him, the sneaker-wearing, computer-loving "gamer saint" of our time. But beyond the headlines and hashtags, the real story of Carlo is something deeper, something the world despe...

  • One Step is Enough: Cardinal John Henry Newman

    One Step is Enough is a biography of St. John Henry Newman, a 19th century British theologian and historian. Newman was raised in the Anglican Church and became an Anglican priest and a professor at Oxford.

    Over time he became critical of both the evangelical emphasis on dramatic personal conv...

  • The Fantasy Makers: Tolkien, Lewis, and MacDonald

    Movie + 1 extra

    J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and George MacDonald were the pioneers of the fantasy genre and their impact is unmistakable. Their works— exploring Middle-earth, Narnia, and other tales of redemption, sacrifice, and the battle of good and evil—have become best-selling books and blockbuster movies. C...

  • John Paul II: I Kept Looking for You

    Movie

    This new film is the world's biggest documentary on Pope St. John Paul II. It reveals his remarkable legacy in the history of the Church and the world, as well as how his extraordinary personality, generosity, courage, and sense of humor united people on all continents, regardless of their social...

  • Homeless But Human | Christ in the City

    This powerful documentary captures the transformation of individuals living on the streets that the Christ in the City missionaries encounter and showcases a new approach to the rising crisis of homelessness.

    The film's videographer spent a year with the missionaries, providing a rare opportun...

  • Based on a True Saint

    1 season

    What if holiness isn’t just for the few but meant for you? Based on a True Saint, our new documentary series, brings you face-to-face with the real stories of modern saints and soon-to-be saints, told by the people who knew them best. These aren’t fairy tales or highlight reels; they’re true acco...

  • Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story

    Movie + 1 extra

    In 2014, Michelle was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer while serving as the Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Diocese of Bismarck. Before that, Duppong had served as a FOCUS missionary for six years. She battled the disease with perseverance and a docile spirit until December 25, 2015...

  • Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist

    Movie + 1 extra

    This visually stunning film takes viewers on a global journey to uncover the transformative power of the Eucharist. Engaging in profound dialogue with prominent Catholic leaders, the film explores the biblical origins of the Eucharist and shares powerful personal stories of lives transformed by t...

  • Dysconnected: The Real Story Behind the Transgender Explosion

    DISCLAIMER: This documentary contains graphic content that might not be suitable for some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Over the past few years, a transgender tsunami has swept the nation, completely overtaking the medical, educational, and counseling industries, and forever alterin...

  • Jubilee: 700 Years Seeking Forgiveness

    Travel with some of the great experts and cultural leaders of the Church to the four Basilicas in Rome, where pilgrims have visited for centuries. Join the experts as they teach us how each of the four Holy Doors has something to teach us about the Jubilee Year.

    The documentary focuses espec...

  • Kenny: The True Story of Msgr. Ken Leone

    Movie + 1 extra

    Discover the inspiring true story of Msgr. Ken Leone, a beloved Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Denver, whose deep faith and joyful witness transformed countless lives. Kenny is a powerful Catholic documentary that explores his remarkable priestly vocation—marked by love for God, personal...

  • Prayer: A Surge of the Heart

    Movie

    Finding time to pray can be difficult. Modern life is very busy with so many distractions at every turn, and there's always another job to be done. This inspiring presentation challenges us to make more time for God in our lives and highlights the importance of an ever-deepening life of prayer. I...

  • Guadalupe: The Miracle and the Message

    Movie

    The most important event in the evangelization of the New World occurred in December, 1531. Over the course of four days, the Virgin Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, appeared to an indigenous convert named Juan Diego. As a result of this encounter, and the image miraculously imprin...

  • Free: A Journey into the Inner Self

    Movie + 1 extra

    This beautiful film is a unique and moving glimpse into rarely seen monastic life within 12 monasteries in Spain that provides a powerful opportunity for viewers to experience the silence, prayer, and simplicity that is a contradiction to our noise-infested world.

    Filmmakers take the audience ...

  • Trappist

    Trappist monks trace their history through 1,700 years of Western civilization. In this documentary, the reality of monastic life, as lived at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery in South Carolina, combines with fascinating images of the past to explore how the humility, contemplation, and simple ...

  • How to Save a Life

    Viewer discretion is advised as this documentary covers sensitive issues related to the pro-life movement.

    "How to Save a Life" is a powerful documentary that follows the journey of two young University of Tampa students faced with a life-altering decision after receiving a positive pregnancy t...

  • A Place at the Table

    There are no African-American Saints formally recognized within the Catholic Church, but that could soon change. There are six incredible black men and women who are on the path to Canonization. The Catholic Church is starting to recognize their impact and may soon name any or all of them Saints....

  • An Ordinary Martyr: The Life & Death of Blessed Stanley Rother

    Movie

    "A shepherd cannot run at the first sign of danger." —Blessed Stanley Francis Rother

    An Ordinary Martyr, the Life and Death of Blessed Stanley Rother, tells the story of a young man born into a devoted German Catholic family in the small farming town of Okarche, Oklahoma. His calling to the pr...

  • Unprotected

    Movie

    #Metoo. Sexting pressure. The Hook-up culture. Teenage depression.How did the culture become so toxic for women? And how did one man foresee this all so clearly 50 years ago? From the producer of the acclaimed documentary, Convinced, this powerful film reveals the devastating effects of the sexua...