Documentaries
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Defeating the Devil: Exorcists Tell Their Story
Movie
Never has the devil, demonic possession, and exorcism been so widely discussed as it is today. And yet, few satisfactory explanations are proffered. This powerful film describes the origin of the evil spirit, the devil's descent, and his interruption in the world from the temptation of Adam and E...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism
One of history’s greatest examples of the triumph of spiritual power over violence and oppression is vividly recounted in Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism, a new documentary film that poignantly captures the intricate role played by John Paul in the collapse of commu...
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Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage
Movie
Triduum: A Spiritual Pilgrimage is a beautiful, 30 minute contemplative documentary. This film cinematically walks through the locations of the Holy Week story, re-presenting the most important days of human history. Immersed in the real and sacred places of the Holy Land, the pilgrim faithful is...
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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...
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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...
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One Step is Enough: Cardinal John Henry Newman
Movie + 1 extra
One Step is Enough is a biography of 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 conversion ...
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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...
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The Passion of Saint Joan of Arc
The Passion of Saint Joan of Arc is a documentary that has been released on the centennial of the canonization of the Maid of Orleans (May 16, 1920). This brave young woman with a unique mission reminds us just how important it is that Jesus Christ be the King of our nation, of the entire world, ...
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John Paul II in America: Uniting a Continent
Movie
The papacy of St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the American continent. Driven by his singular conviction of a "United American Continent" under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, his papal travels from Argentina to Alaska generated massive crowds, shaped an entire generation, and u...
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Seelos: Tireless Intercessor
Movie
Seelos: Tireless Intercessor is the true story that chronicles the heroic and miraculous life of a young immigrant priest, Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos (1819-1867). This Redemptorist missionary was beatified by Pope John Paul II in the Solemn Jubilee Year 2000.
Father Seelos possessed great m...
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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...
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Born to Reveal the Works of God
On Thanksgiving Day, 2018, Stephen Andrew Pope was born, lived for one hour and twenty-eight minutes, and died. Though his life was short, Stephen reached thousands of people for the Gospel, "Preaching the Gospel always, using words when necessary." Witness the extraordinary life of the infant th...
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In Persona Christi: The Catholic Priesthood
The Catholic priesthood comes to us from Jesus Christ. He is the High Priest, the mediator between God and man. Building on this pattern of priesthood from Old Testament times, Jesus chose twelve men to act in His place as priests of the new and everlasting covenant.
This film explores the es...
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Footprints: The Path of Your Life
Eleven young men from the United States walk 1,000 kilometers on their Way of St. James pilgrimage. They are looking for answers, not beautiful scenery: How do you deal with pain and suffering? Do the weak quit or do they find meaning on the Camino? How much baggage is enough or too much?
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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....
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The Violinist: Stories of Solanus Casey | Based on a True Saint
The Violinist: Stories of Solanus Casey is a must-watch documentary that chronicles the inspiring life of Blessed Solanus Casey, a humble Capuchin friar known for his deep faith, simplicity, and profound impact on those he served. Featuring personal stories from the people who knew him, the film ...
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St. Junípero Serra: A Man of God, A Mission of Love
In this documentary, learn about Father Serra’s heroic missionary activity to Indigenous peoples in 18th-century North America.
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Restored: Stories of Encounter
1 season
Witness the profound beauty of ordinary people whose lives have been radically moved by Jesus Christ. Each episode of this six-part series explores a unique ministry effort driven by fascinating individuals who live to bring Christ’s light to dark and lonely places. Restored: Stories of Encounter...
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Sleigh Ride: Christmas in the Last Frontier
Movie + 1 extra
Sleigh Ride documents two Dominican friars' harrowing mission to celebrate Christmas Mass for three small villages in remote Alaska that have no assigned priest. With only 5 hours of sunlight, during the coldest time of the year, the friars will drive over 28 hours and 548 miles through high wind...
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1531: A Story that is Not Finished Yet
Movie + 1 extra
Life is a miracle, God is a mystery, and nothing is coincidence. This movie, entitled 1531, is a love story from Mexico to the world, which was written in an Aztec sacred stone and in Saint John's Apocalypse centuries before it happened. It presents the 1531 appearances of Our Lady of Guadalupe a...
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Saint Nicholas: The Real Story
Movie + 1 extra
Everybody knows the story of Santa Claus, the red–suited figure who lives at the North Pole and distributes gifts to good children every Christmas eve. But is there any historical evidence on which this jolly old character is based? Was there a real Santa Claus? To answer that question, host Mark...