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A bishop (English derivation of the New Testament Greek επίσκοπος episcopos "overseer, guardian") is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, Old Catholic, Independent Catholic Churches, and in the Assyrian Church of the East, bishops claim apostolic succession, a direct historical lineage dating back to the original Twelve Apostles. Within these churches, bishops are seen as those who posess the full priesthood and can ordain clergy including other bishops. Some Protestant churches including the Lutheran and Methodist churches have bishops serving similar functions as well, though not always understood to be within apostolic succession in the same way. It is the one ordained deacon, priest and then bishop who is understood to hold the fullness of the (ministerial) priesthood, given responsibility by Christ to govern, teach and sanctify the Body of Christ, members of the Faithful. Priests, deacons, and lay ministers cooperate and assist their bishop(s) in shepherding a flock.
Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes, Sr. (born June 9, 1957) is the bishop/chief pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch, with 30,000 members, located in Dallas, Texas. T. D. Jakes' church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch, which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Black Entertainment Television, the Daystar Television Network, The Word Network and The Miracle Channel in Canada. Other aspects of Jakes' ministry include an annual revival called "MegaFest" that draws more than 100,000 people, an annual women's conference called "Woman Thou Art Loosed", and gospel music recordings.
In the fall of 2009, Jakes planned on launching a secular daily talk show, syndicated through the CBS Television Distribution group; however, economic troubles in the industry may put his new program into jeopardy.
In 2005 Jakes accompanied President George W. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. In his book Decision Points, President Bush describes Jakes as "a kind of man who puts faith into action."
Actors: Raquel Villavicencio (actress), Madeleine Nicolas (actress), Teresa Barrozo (composer), Jerrold Tarog (editor), Mylene Dizon (actress), Jodi Sta. Maria (actress), Rustica Carpio (actress), Jerry Gracio (writer), Gary Lim (actor), Gary Lim (actor), Gary Lim (actor), Ces Aldaba (actor), Maxie Evangelista (miscellaneous crew), Antonette Garcia (actress), Amante Pulido (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Sam Puefua (actor), Yesenia Correa (costume designer), Briana J. Castaneda (miscellaneous crew), Miriam Davis (miscellaneous crew), Audrey Fontanilla (producer), Dustin Bancroft (director), Dustin Bancroft (producer), Dustin Bancroft (writer), Allen Andrews (actor), Tad Coughenour (actor), Monique Romero (miscellaneous crew), Osea Kaukimoce (producer), Osea Kaukimoce (actor), Jenna Davant (miscellaneous crew), Trevor Gates (composer),
Genres: Drama, History, Short, Thriller,Actors: Shahrook Oomer (producer), Steven Molony (actor), Brigitte Mueller (producer), Dan Glaser (editor), Dan Glaser (producer), Dan Glaser (writer), Dan Glaser (director), Michael Stromenger (actor), Jonathan Sheldon (producer), Timothy J. Meyer (writer), Timothy J. Meyer (actor), Joseph T. Kramer (actor), Ian Colhoun (producer), Ginny Glaser (actress), Adam Swegarden (producer),
Plot: A British hypochondriac turns to crime after becoming addicted to consumerism. As his obsession worsens, his life falls quickly into the absurd and he continues to spend himself deeper and deeper into depravity.
Keywords: addiction, bag-over-head, black-comedy, bound-and-gagged, british-accent, british-in-america, broken-nose, burglar, consumerism, criminal-gangActors: Luis Gatica (actor), Gerardo Albarrán (actor), Christopher Saint Booth (composer), Paco Ibáñez (actor), Alejandro Galán (actor), Paulo DeMello (editor), Gonzalo Gonzalez (producer), Robert Arevalo (producer), Robert Arevalo (actor), Robert Arevalo (director), Robert Arevalo (writer), Jesse James Youngblood (actor), Pejman Partiyeli (producer), Liz Lohof (producer), David Tsuboi (actor),
Plot: Saltillo, a small dusty town south of the Mexican border, caught in a war of greed and corruption. A man named Bishop returns home after his parents are executed at the hands of a ruthless drug lord El Chilango. He swears to avenge the deaths of his loved ones and take down every person involved at the cost of losing himself and his new love Lucia, the wife of his new arch rival El Chilango. A modern day tribute to Sergio Leone, Sam Peckinpah, Robert Rodriguez, Quentin Tarantino and Hong Kong Cinema. Mexican Bloodbath
Keywords: action-heroActors: Corey Browne (actor), Sam Anderson (actor), Kojo Lewis (miscellaneous crew), Lisa Norcia (costume designer), Corey Bodoh-Creed (actor), Corey Bodoh-Creed (miscellaneous crew), Erica Steele (producer), Kirsty Hinchcliffe (actress), Gerald Donahoe (producer), Wayne Reynolds (producer), C'Simone Smith (miscellaneous crew), C'Simone Smith (actor), Reagan Dale Neis (actress), Reagan Dale Neis (producer), Daniel Anthony (actor),
Plot: A crack-addicted prostitute and a nun get stuck on an elevator. One is going to, one is coming from, a meeting with a killer. In a seedy hotel, battered prostitute Leslie flees the scene of a crime only to get trapped on the elevator with young Sister Amelia. When no one responds to their cries for help, they reluctantly turn to each other. Leslie starts smoking crack and goes from standoffish, to giddy, to ferociously hostile at the drop of a hat. The unlucky sister learns more than she wants about the violent crime Leslie has just perpetrated. Tensions mount as Leslie pries into Sister Amelia's private affairs and they discover a shared secret that binds them together in a macabre and surreal plot involving a talking handbag and a Catholic bishop. It's a dark, hallucinatory ride with powerful performances and supernatural thrills that goes straight to the heart of a girl on her way to Hell.
Keywords: abuse-of-power, bishop, confessional, crack-addict, lesbian-nun, minimalist, nun, prostitute, psychodrama, talking-bagActors: Dick Anthony Williams (actor), T.A. Williams (editor), Cassius Weathersby (producer), Ornette Coleman (composer), D. Stevens (producer), Francisco Newman (writer), Francisco Newman (actor), Francisco Newman (director), Francisco Newman (editor), Alison Newman (producer), Leaf Newman (composer), Alinda Isaisa (actress), Dave Adams (actor), Christine Woods (actress), Andy Byers (producer),
Plot: VIRGIN AGAIN is the cinematic story of Kali, a woman whose life is torn apart by adultery, and yet sewn back together by love and forgiveness. Is there a God? Can a broken heart be mended? These are some of the questions going through Kali's mind as she discovers that David, her poor struggling artist husband, who she has supported financially for years, has fallen into adultery. He flagrantly flaunts his affair in front of her face in their home one afternoon, and she retaliates in anger by seeking her own affairs. In a motel room, in the very act of adultery, she gets caught by preachers who throw her at the feet of JESUS. He lovingly forgives her after challenging the self righteous ministers with the classic statement: 'The guy without sin in his life, let him throw the first rock at her.' Vultures paparazzi camped in front of her house, jab cameras in her face and ask sordid questions about her affair. The worst is yet to come as her husband leaves her, she loses her job, and almost loses her mind before she spills out her guts-straight no chaser- in a prayer to God by a stream in the woods. Heaven hears her prayer, and a miracle begins to happen.
Genres: Drama,Actors: Pasquale Squitieri (director), Giorgio Albertazzi (actor), Salvatore Billa (actor), Carlo Croccolo (actor), Ennio Girolami (actor), Remo Girone (actor), Enrico Lo Verso (actor), Luigi Montini (actor), Paul Muller (actor), Franco Nero (actor), Claudia Cardinale (actress), Lina Sastri (actress), Giorgio Albertazzi (actor), Victoria Zinny (actress), Luigi Ceccarelli (composer),
Genres: Drama,Actors: John Malkovich (actor), Olivier Rabourdin (actor), Tchéky Karyo (actor), Pascal Greggory (actor), Dustin Hoffman (actor), Joseph Malerba (actor), Vincent Cassel (actor), Toby Jones (actor), Jean-Pierre Gos (actor), Philippe du Janerand (actor), Timothy Bateson (actor), Paul Brooke (actor), David Gant (actor), Joe Sheridan (actor), Jacques Herlin (actor),
Plot: In 1412, a young girl called Jeanne is born in Domrémy, France. The times are hard: The Hunderd Years war with England has been going on since 1337, English knights and soldiers roam the country. Jeanne develops into a very religious young woman, she confesses several times a day. At the age of 13, she has her first vision and finds a sword. When coming home with it, she finds the English leveling her home town. Years after that, in 1428, she knows her mission is to be ridding France of the English and so sets out to meet Charles, the Dauphin. In his desperate military situation, he welcomes all help and gives the maiden a chance to prove her divine mission. After the successful liberation of Orléans and Reims, the Dauphin can be crowned traditionally in the cathedral of Reims - and does not need her anymore, since his wishes are satisfied. Jeanne d'Arc gets set up in his trap and is imprisoned by the Burgundians. In a trial against her under English law, she can't be forced to tell about her divine visions she has had continuously since childhood. Being condemned of witchcraft and being considered as relapsed heretic, she is sentenced to death. Jeanne d'Arc is burnt alive in the marketplace of Rouen on May 30th, 1431, at only 19 years of age.
Keywords: 1400s, 1420s, 15th-century, action-heroine, anachronistic-dialogue, annointing, army, aunt, axe, bannerActors: Carla Mancini (actress), Bruno Zambrini (composer), Francesco D'Adda (actor), Adriano Tagliavia (editor), Gino Pagnani (actor), Femi Benussi (actress), Edda Soligo (actress), Luigi Montini (actor), Franco Angrisano (actor), Miranda Campa (actress), Gina Mascetti (actress), Rosita Torosh (actress), Nerina Montagnani (actress), Guerrino Crivello (actor), Giorgio Desideri (costume designer),
Genres: ,Actors: Manuel Arbó (actor), Edgar Neville (writer), Alberto Romea (actor), Santiago Ontañón (actor), Rodolfo Halffter (composer), Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast (director), Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast (writer), Hilda Moreno (actress), Antonio Berdegue (actor),
Genres: Drama,