Top pick redemptive DVDs of 2015 available in 2016

2015 has been marked by many redemptive films in theaters and on television by notable directors and actors with good cinematography that are now available on DVD in 2016. On January 1, On DVD Releases.com reports that "Woodlawn" is the top-selling in the sports category and one of the top-selling DVDs in the drama category, as well as a top-seller in the African American category. It is the top pick redemptive movie of 2015 with its excellent cinematography, outstanding acting by notable actors, and timely content. It is based on a true story about Frank Erwin who led a high school football team in the mist of racial conflict in Birmingham, Alabama to faith, redemption, and reconciliation and how they led their rival team to the same.

The second top pick redemptive DVD in 2015 that continues in availability into 2016 is "Unbroken" and "Louis Zamperini: Captured by Grace." These movies cover the amazing life of Louis Zamperini, Olympic athlete who spent 47 days on a raft in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean when his WWII plane was downed and then survived intense torture as a prisoner of war. "Louis Zamperini: Captured By Grace" tells the story of his life, when he returns home a hero. After coming to faith at a 1949 Billy Graham Crusade in Los Angeles, Zamperini overcame alcoholism, night terrors and a failing marriage to live a full and joyous Christian life until age 97, through which inspired and continues to inspire millions..

The third redemptive top pick DVD from 2015 that continues in availability into 2016 is "A.D. The Bible Continues." This DVD series is based on the top pick television series of 2015. After the success of their “Bible” miniseries for the History Channel, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey produced the sequel, “AD: The Bible Continues” for NBC as a 12 episode series. It covered the events that took place after the crucifixion of Jesus. “A.D.” followed the conflict around Christians and the beginning of the church.

The fourth redemptive top pick DVD in pre-order in 2015 that is available in 2016 is "Captive." This movie is based on the true story of Ashley Smith, an Atlanta hostage hero. On March 11, 2005. Brian Nichols, played by David Oyelowo, broke out of a courthouse jail. He shot dead the judge assigned to his case as well as a court reporter, sheriff’s deputy and FBI officer. While escaping a statewide manhunt, Nichols took Ashley Smith (Kate Mara), a single mother struggling with meth addiction as a hostage in her own apartment. Over the course of her abduction, Smith read from Rick Warren‘s The Purpose Driven Life, with amazing results.

The fifth redemptive top pick DVD in 2015 that continues in availability into 2016 is "90 Minutes in Heaven." On Jan. 18, 1989, Don Piper died, when a semi-tractor truck crushed his car. He was declared dead by the first rescue workers to arrive on the scene and his lay under a tarp for the next 90 minutes. Don experienced Heaven in those 90 minutes with joy he’d never known before. Another pastor’s prayers brought Don back to life as a living miracle. However, the bliss of Heaven was replaced by excruciating pain and emotional turmoil. With the support and prayers of his beloved Eva, their three kids, and friends, Don clung to faith in God and fought to heal. The Piper family’s true story is one of perseverance and overcoming that brings encouragement and hope.

The "Drop Box" is the sixth redemptive top pick DVD from 2015 that continues in availability into 2016. This amazing true story is about Pastor Lee's baby drop box in Korea. This is a moving documentary this real Korean pastor who has been saving children from being abandoned on the street. Pastor Lee, his family and associate tend an unwanted flock of children with various disabilities. To Pastor Lee Jong-rak and his team, these disabled children are perfect. They have found a home with Pastor Lee Jong-rak, his wife, and small staff, all who as role model heroes display compassion and unconditional love.

"Noble" the seventh redemptive top pick DVD from 2015 that continues in availability into 2016. This is movie is also based on a true, remarkable story. This film is based on the incredible true story of a fearless Irish heroine, who escapes the slums of Ireland and to serve on the streets of Vietnam. Christina Noble has been responsible for rescuing a million children war-torn Vietnamese streets.

The eighth top redemptive top pick DVD in 2015 that continues in availability into 2016 is also based on actual events. It is "The Hiding Place" and "Return to the Hiding Place" that are also available on Christian Cinema.com. "The Hiding Place" is one of the best Christian movie of all time, It is the incredible, heroic story of Corrie ten Boom and her family, who worked with the underground resistance in Holland during the Nazi occupation of Holland. They provided a “hiding place” in their home to protect fleeing Jews. Sadly, the Ten Boom family was betrayed and sent to Nazi concentration camps. However, Corrie miraculously was finally set free to speak and write as one of the most inspirational women of all time. "Return to the Hiding Place" focuses on Corrie's her work with a teenage army of resistors during the Holland Nazi occupation. A brilliant young physics student, Hans Poley, chooses not to join the Nazi party and hides in the home of Corrie ten Boom. While in hiding, he witnesses the atrocities toward the suffering Jews and decides he must do something. Hans joins resistance fighter, Piet Hartog and Aty van Woerden (Corrie ten Boom’s niece) to rescue Jewish children and more.

The ninth top redemptive pick DVD from 2015 that continues in availability into 2016 is "Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine." This has been one of the best documentary series on television in 2015 that is now available on DVD. Professor Jonathan Phillips of Royal Holloway, University of London, takes viewers on a spectacular and dramatic twelve thousand mile journey on ancient roads to where Christianity began and grew. This outstanding series covers four centuries and seven countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

"Monumental" is the tenth top redemptive top pick DVD in 2015 that continues in availability into 2016 . It is the story of America’s beginnings. The documentary follows Kirk Cameron across Europe and the U.S. as he seeks to discover America’s true “national treasure,” which are the people, places, and principles that made America great as the freest, most prosperous and generous nation in the world.

These top ten redemptive DVDs from 2015 that continue in availability into 2016 are all available on Christian Cinema.com . They are wonderful choices for personal, home, church libraries and more.

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