Not until the religious film is taken out of the commercial field, and allowed to develop unhampered under the Church will the splendid religious and ritualistic opportunity [of film] be realized. -Vachel Lindsay
A Brief History of Christian Films: 1918-2002
Film professor Brian Hess, Ph.D.
Although he was not aware of it, plans to make religious films independent of commercial studios had been underway for years before the American poet made his statement in 1922. Yet it would be nearly 20 years before an independent Christian filmmaking movement had any degree of success, financial or aesthetic. This brief summary of the history of religious filmmaking will look at 2 such pioneers, whose vastly differing ideas about the role of these films and their audiences have influenced every Christian film-maker of the last 6 decades. [1]
Benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero-in-tights Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth’s top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion. Lots of goofy fun with this film! Show up early to see an A/V Geeks short and get a good seat! Stay after the movie to play trivia and win valuable prizes! FREE!
Why should boys have all the fun of breaking laws and
Two classic Bell Science Series Gateways To The Mind, Alphabet Conspiracy that aren’t available on DVD, but are just
A collection of patriotic films and Cold War classics. Revel in the American way of life, get a glimpse at vintage Homeland Security and learn what you can do for your country in such films as: Despotism, Great Rights, Day of Thanksgiving, Patriotism (with Bob Crane!), Duck & Cover, You Can Change the World, 200, Getting Ready Emotionally, In Our Hands: How We Got What We Have, Freedom Comes High, Red Nightmare, Pledge of Allegiance.
Car crashes and their causes. Films include -