Films on Marriage and Morality
These films are perfect for individual or parish study, especially with couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony.
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I Do: Keys to a Happy Marriage
With an original approach and attractive images, these documentaries feature the experiences and advice of over 30 experts from five continents, plus the opinions of married couples and engaged young people. This film has been officially recognized by the Holy See as: Under the patronage of the Vatican Pontifical Council for the Family.
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The Culture of Life: Questions in Bioethics
In Bioethics, many current challenges are becoming increasingly pressing. These programs demonstrate that “The Culture of Life” harmoniously blends scientific progress with a respectful approach vis-a-vis human suffering. This film has been officially recognized by the Holy See as: Under the patronage of the Vatican Pontifical Council for the Family.
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Life-Giving Love: Understanding Chastity in Marriage
The world has gone “green.” We're supposed to save the whales, recycle plastic bottles, and reduce our carbon footprint. Yet every day, millions of women's bodies are being polluted by contraceptives, doing grave harm to their health, their marriages, and their souls. Watch and learn how to combat the worldly lies that threaten married couples in body, heart, and spirit.
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The Jeweler's Shop
Based on Pope John Paul II’s best-selling book, this film shows the struggles and triumphs in the marriage of three couples. Beautifully filmed with an outstanding cast that includes Burt Lancaster, Olivia Hussey and Ben Cross, John Paul II called this movie “the best possible film based on my play.”
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Mom's Night Out
All that Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation. But they’ll need their husbands to watch the kids for three hours—what could go wrong? This endearing true-to-life family comedy is directed by the Erwin Brothers and features an all-star cast, including: Patricia Heaton, Sean Astin, Sarah Drew, and Trace Adkins.
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Gimme Shelter
A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother in search of her father, only to be rejected by her dad and forced to survive on the streets until a priest offers a hopeful alternative. Based on the inspiring true story of the founding of Several Sources Shelters for homeless, pregnant young women. An all-star cast includes Vanessa Hudgens, James Earl Jones, Rosario Dawson, and Brendan Fraser. Rated PG-13.
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Crescendo
In this multi-award-winning short film, we look into the soul of a German woman whose life in the 18th Century is filled with discordant notes and driven by domestic hardships. A life-affirming short film by the makers of Bella, with a special introduction by Pattie Mallette, mother of Justin Bieber.
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October Baby
When Hannah collapses on-stage at her theatrical debut in college, the ensuing medical tests indicate one underlying factor: her difficult birth. Then her parents reveal that she was actually adopted—after a failed abortion attempt. A strong cast includes Rachel Hendrix, John Schneider, Jasmine Guy and Jason Burkey. Rated PG-13.
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Love Is a Choice: Life of St. Gianna Molla
This video documents the heroic life of St. Gianna Molla through interviews with her husband, children, friends, letters, and family mementos. St. Gianna, who sacrificed her life to save her unborn baby, was a mother, a medical doctor, and a lover of opera, art, and culture. She can speak much to our present day, especially when family life is threatened on so many fronts.
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Breeders: A Subclass of Women?
From the Center for Bioethics and Culture, producers of the award-winning Eggsploitation and Anonymous Father's Day, Breeders explores the important and complex issue of surrogacy, talking with surrogates, physicians, psychologists, and activists across the political and ideological spectrum.
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Eggsploitation: A Hidden World
Produced by the Center for Bioethics and Culture (Lines That Divide, Breeders), Eggsploitation spotlights the booming business of human eggs, told through the tragic and revealing stories of real women who became involved and whose lives have been changed forever.
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