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"No film may throw ridicule on any religious faith..." So began Article VIII of the Hollywood Production Code, a series of ethical guidelines that for forty years helped the motion picture industry produce many of the greatest and most family-friendly films in history. That was then, however, this is now.

A revered "historical" movie quietly takes every opporturnity to lie and twist the facts in order to make Christians appear as backward, foolish hypocrites.

An actress jumps at the chance to play a Christ-hating role, saying, "I'm an atheist, so it was a joy."

One of Hollywood's most respected directors films a passion play written by a disciple of Friedrich Nietzsche, the father of the "God is dead" movement. Not surprisingly, the movie's Jesus helps crucify people and later confesses that satan is inside him.

A media mogul states that "Christianity is a religion for losers."

A fast-paced expose of today's entertainment, geared to the MTV generation, hosted by Phil Chalmers. On this video, Phil tackles the lies that the media is communicationg to our teens through music, movies, television, and the Internet. This video features numerous musical artists, including Britney Spears, N Sync, Shakira, Tweet, Eminem, Nelly, Jay-Z, Pink, Ludacris, and Method Man. Several movie clips are shown, including American Pie 2 and Not Another teen Movie. He also examines teen television and the Internet.

On this video, our host, Phil Chalmers, tackles the lies of music, movies, television, and video games. It features many music artists, including Eminem, Slipknot, Juvenile, DMX, ICP, Korn, Nas, D-12, and Papa Roach. Several movie clips are shown, including Scream, Valentine, and Hannibal. Video games will be examined, including the blockbuster games Grand Theft Auto 3 and Max Payne.

The fourth volume of the series mainly deals with the Pope Pius Christian Museum and the Roman catacombs, two important sections of the Vatican Palaces and Museums. Here the biographical fabric of thousands of men, women and entire families are chronicled in marble inscriptions. "when I was a lad staying in Rome... I used to go on Sundays to visit the Tombs of the Apostles and Martyrs. We would enter the caverns hewn into the tufa rock, completely filled with burial sites...dim lights coming from the ground above alleviate the darkness a little, but the gleam was so weak that it seemed to be coming from a pin point hole rather than a lantern. We would make our way slowly, one step at a time, completely enshrouded in darkness." Thus wrote St. Jerome in the IV century. The catacombs still maintain the same fascination today. The persecution and the testimony of the martyrs marked out the centuries for the early church. Through the extraordinary finds of early Christian art in the sarcophagi and tombs, the message passed down to us is that martyrdom is not just a dramatic and painful moment, but rather a manifestation of the power of the Resurrection, for Christ conquered death.

Dalai Lama Renaissance, which is narrated by actor Harrison Ford, is the winner of 12 awards, and the official selection of over 40 international film festivals.

The documentary film has played in theaters in over 100 cities in the U.S., as well as in cinemas around the world. At the edge of the Millennium, the Dalai Lama of Tibet invited 40 of the West's leading, most innovative thinkers to his residence in the Himalayan Mountains of Northern India to discuss the world's problems and how we can solve them. What transpired was unexpected and powerful, and captured by an 18-person 5-camera film crew.

The film features quantum physicists Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami (from What the Bleep Do We Know), Dr. Michael Beckwith (from The Secret),national radio host Thom Hartmann, revolutionary social scientist Jean Houston, activist Vandana Shiva (from the film The Corporation), and others. Beautifully filmed exotic scenery and Tibetan and Indian culture.

"SPELLBINDING... An uplifting cathartic journey that grips the soul."
"An inspirational revelation for mankind... An everlasting awakening of the heart and mind."
- Actress Diane Ladd - 3-time Oscar & Emmy nominee

"Yes I like your questions..."
"Certainly, your effort can make some contribution there s no doubt."
- The 14th Dalai Lama - (to "DLR" Producer-Director Khashyar Darvich)

"a provocative, even enlightening film."
"fascinating, ravishingly beautiful and sonically soothing."
- John Griffin - Montreal Gazette

"a moving form of visual poetry"
"Captures momentous magic. Applause to the filmmakers for revealing the jewel in the lotus The film is an intimate and stirring testimony"
- Donna Strong - Awareness Magazine

"an extraordinary portrait of His Holiness at work."
"Some of the best comic scenes in any new film out there right now"
- Bob Graham - San Francisco Bay Times

"It is a stunning tour-de-force"
"intimate glimpse into the Dalai Lama's life"
- Amy Wong - LA Yoga Magazine

"Dalai Lama Renaissance is an interesting portrayal of human ego pitted against compassion and altruism, exemplifying the very essence of the issues facing the world today."
- Todd Mayville - Elephant Journal

"Fire up this DVD and prepare to be amazed... The film has a certain persuasive power... Hilarious."
- Ross Robertson - EnlightenNext Magazine

"The film rapidly grabs hold of you There is plenty of humor [a] top-notch comedy A journey of self-discovery The lessons of Dalai Lama Renaissance apply just as much to the audience watching this insightful documentary"
- Ian Bartholomew - Taipei Times, Taiwan

"I narrated Dalai Lama Renaissance, because I believe His Holiness is making a positive influence in our world. For me, the film represented an opportunity to continue assisting the optimistic efforts of an extraordinary individual."
- Harrison Ford - actor, narrator of "Dalai Lama Renaissance"

"Marvelous film!"
"Dalai Lama Renaissance reminds us of some most important lessons."
- Frederick Marx Co-Filmmaker, "Hoop Dreams," and Academy Award nominee


105 minutes of additional Special Bonus Features included on the DVD.

God's wonders surround us. And these marvels reveal much about our Creator. Through creation we glimpse His power and wisdom, His majesty and care. Creation is speaking to those who will listen... Join us on a remarkable journey of discovery as we explore the Creator's handiwork and what His creation reveals about His character. Survey the inimaginable size of the universe and ponder the vast enery present in all matter. Examine the elegant water molecule essential to all life and discover how God combines these molecules to form beautiful and symmetrical snow crystals. Learn about the incredible complexity of DNA and the miraculous workings of the tiny seed. From the functional design of birds to the transformation of butterflies, these and many other features of creation are highlighted in this visually stunning presentation. God of Wonders is a breathtaking tour of God's creation wonders, visible and invisible, and the greatest wonder of all - His redeeming love!

Release Date: 2004-01-01

In this edition in the Footprints of God series, join Stephen Ray as he catches fish in the Sea of Galilee, camps along the Jordan, and explores the places Jesus lived and performed his miracles. Follow the incredible journey through the streets of Jerusalem to Calvary and the tomb, to the Resurrection and Pentecost. Gain a deeper appreciation for our Savior and the salvation he purchased for the world. All this in a fast-paced, entertaining biography, travel documentary, Bible study, apologetics course and Church history study rolled into one remarkable adventure!

Comprehensive study guide included.

This DVD contains the following language tracks: English with English or Spanish subtitles.

Discover the dark secrets of the lifestyles of the Illuminati rich and famous as you visit and peek inside the luxurious homes and mansions of the Rockefellers, the Rothschilds, the Astors, the Vanderbilts, the Morgans, the DuPonts, the Gettys, and other storied dynasties. Yes, they live in sumptuous estates brimming with luxurious columns, statuaries, and art, and outfitted with the richest woods, marble, and brass. But behind the thick walls and iron gates of their dwellings also lurk sinister things: Evidence of covert satanic activity, Masonic architecture, devils in stone, gargoyles, occult presences, ancient Mystery Religion beasts and deities, and more. Truly, the rich are different than you and me in more ways than simply the size of their bank accounts.

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