Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas from Bridgestone Multimedia Group (DVD Reviews)
Here are a handful of faith-based movies from Bridgestone Multimedia Group, which would make for great stocking stuffer ideas this holiday season. Families will enjoy watching the movies and exercising with their children with the Faithful Workouts DVD, featured below. Buy now for only $16.96. "Based on a previously untold story, All for Liberty depicts the
true events of Captain Henry Felder, a backcountry hero of the American
Revolution. A Swiss-German immigrant farmer in Orangeburg, South
Carolina, Felder is convinced to respond to British tyranny by writing
an Articles of Separation from the English king and raising his own
militia, including a female tavern owner who gathers a patriot spy ring.
In
the ensuing struggle against the British Empire and community
loyalists, including his old comrade, Bill Jenkins, Felder and his
family find the cost of freedom. A multi-award winning independent
feature film, All for Liberty stars film and TV actor Clarence Felder, the sixth-generation great-grandson of Captain Henry Felder." My Thoughts: If you like films that deal with US History, then you will enjoy this film about slavery and the fight for liberty for all. Viewers will learn were the saying, "All for Liberty" came home, and how Captain Henry Felder, a hero of the American Revolution, worked hard to abolish slavery. He even helped a black man during that time, which was unheard of. He was even asked to pen the "Articles of Separation"by the English king.
Based on true events, this film contains some violent war scenes, but really does an excellent job in telling the story of the American Revolution and those like Henry Felder and his wife, who not only fought the Indians, but had a strong declaration for freedom, and fought for "Liberty for all." This movie would be great to use with homeschooling, in schools, or shared with children ages 12 yrs. and older, to teach them about US History and the fight for freedom and equality for all.
"All that separates the students of Eastbrook High from the freedom of
Christmas break is one day of final exams. The light snowfall that
Friday, however, soon escalates into a threatening storm that cancels
school and leaves six students stranded in the dark gym. Despite
personal conflicts, the teens revel in having the school to themselves,
staging an impromptu talent show and a culinary class feast. Then, a
knock on the door from outside the school brings an entirely new element
to the night.
Forced to rely on each other, the teens create
friendships, test wills, and reveal secrets as they strive to survive
the night alone. Written and directed by Brittany Goodwin, Secrets in the Snow
deals with issues facing contemporary teenagers and families, including
body image, identity crisis, bankruptcy, military leave, and finding
answers to life's struggles through Christianity."
My Thoughts:
I watched this movie the other evening while wrapping gifts, and it reminded me of the 80's film, "The Breakfast Club." But, this film was more appropriate for tweens/teens and didn't have sexual connotations, foul language, violence, drugs, etc. in it. I liked this film, as it is a great movie to share with your children to let them know that everyone is different and that it is normal to deal with peer pressure in school. I loved how they showed this group of kids who would otherwise not associate with each other come together due to a snowstorm, and have a chance to learn about each other.
I don't know what tween/teen would not relate to this film, and enjoy watching it. It would also make for a great family movie night flick, with a follow up discussion afterwards about the themes shared in the film, like confiding in others, appreciating each others differences, and overcoming peer pressure. I will definitely be recommending this title to family and friends with tweens/teens.
And, for fan of Genesis 7, Bridgestone Multimedia Group has released episode 5 and six for your viewing pleasure:
"Fresh off an adventure to Venus, Enoch, Donton, and Priscilla touch down on the face of the Red Planet in Mars Landing, the fifth episode in the Genesis 7
series of fascinating forays into God's glorious solar system. For
decades, scientists have theorized that if life evolved on Earth, it
should have evolved elsewhere. Yet, not a single strand of DNA has ever
been discovered on the terrestrial planet. Over 42 million miles from
home, the steadfast Genesis crew explores the desolate surface to put to
rest the age-old myth of life on Mars.
Funded by Christian
scientists who want to prove that the universe was created by God, the
Genesis 7 space program has launched a series of thrilling and perilous
adventures the steadfast crew never could have predicted. Now, climb
aboard with Captain Enoch Andrews, Lt. Donton Andrews, imaging
specialist Priscilla Andrews, and Lt. Abigail Jennings as they strive to
bring glory to God in everything they do."
Genesis 7 - Episode Six: Into the Trenches of Mars
"Still orbiting Mars in anticipation of restoring communication with
Lieutenant Donton in the Little G lander, Enoch and Priscilla deploy
from the main ship and descend deep into the Martian landscape for their
latest assignment. Landing on the Red Planet's surface, Enoch and
Priscilla find Valles Marineris, one of the largest known canyons in the
solar system, and the explorers marvel at God's universe as they
witness, among other things, a beautiful Martian sunset over the
trenches.
An educational series with out-of-this-world adventures, Genesis 7 takes viewers on the mission of exploring God's creation. Told in the tradition of The Magic School Bus,
each DVD includes computer animations, vocabulary, maps, and graphics
to teach children facts about space, while keeping their attention
through stories that include hidden dangers and close calls."
My Thoughts:
My husband and I enjoy this educational series. It really does remind me of the Scholastic's The Magic School Bus series. But, instead of taking the children on adventures to learn about the human body and science, Genesis 7 is an out-of-this world space adventure that teaches children and teens about God. Really a remarkable series, that uses a group of teen space explorers and their year long space adventures to prove that God created the Universe. All DVDS in this series include bonus material, which includes vocabulary and maps from the episode, as a way to educate children further on what they just learned in that particular space adventure.
If you are looking for a great family-friendly series to watch with your children, that deals with God's creations, then you will love Genesis 7.
And, if you are looking to improve your overall physical fitness regime in the new year, why not pick up a copy of "Faithful Workouts, Youth Edition," which the whole family will enjoy together.
"Help your child get physically and spiritually fit with a fun and
educational exercise DVD for children in grades 5-12. Filled with upbeat
music, uplifting messages, and cool moves, Faithful Workouts: Youth Edition
consists of three, 30-minute total body workouts that focus on a
biblical lesson, as well as cardio, strength training, core, balance,
and flexibility moves.
As a mother of three teens, host and
fitness expert Michelle Spadafora felt called to design a program for
youth after God opened her eyes to the challenges kids face. Founder of
the popular Faithful Workouts trilogy, Spadafora created this edition to instill a lifelong appreciation for faith and fitness."
My Thoughts:
With three total body workouts that target cardio, strength and flexibitily training, your children will enjoy getting up and moving, while they enjoy contemporary Christian music. Each workout is only 30 minutes in length, so they will not bore your children and will keep them motivated. What a fun way to get kids excited about fitness and exercise for 2013. I can't wait to review future titles in this series.
The above are just a sampling of recent releases from Bridgestone Multimedia Group that share the words of God, and will enjoyed by every member of the family.
Disclosure: I was sent copies of these DVDs from the vendor in order to write up an honest review. The views above are mine and mine alone.
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