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“I believe our heroes, real heroes in the world, are the ones who are like Rob Bilott...”

Actor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’

Dark Waters movie

by: Emily McFarlan Miller Dec. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Actor Mark Ruffalo said he’s had a hard time melding his activism with storytelling. Then Ruffalo encountered the story of theRead More

His was a religious message, without theology.

Opinion: Was Mister Rogers the messiah?

by: Jeffrey Salkin Nov. 27, 2019 (RNS) — The question seems blasphemous. But the idea certainly must be in many people’s minds as they emerge from the movie theater afterRead More

Fred Rogers’ widow shared churchgoing traditions and a love for music with her husband...

Joanne Rogers: On her husband Fred Rogers’ commitment to prayer, church, children

Joanne Rogers with actress Maryann Plunkett

by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 15, 2019 (RNS) — At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband, the iconic starRead More

[A} drama based on the of real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.

MOVIES: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood with Tom Hanks

by Phil Boatwright BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. , Nov. 15, 2019 (BP) — On November 22, Focus Features releases “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” a drama based on the ofRead More

Screening of the film "Emanuel"

Aurora church to screen film, host discussion

AURORA, Ill., Nov. 1, 2019 – -St. John’s AME Church, 2950 Bilter Rd. in Aurora, will host a screening of the film “Emanuel” and a panel discussion at 3 p.m.Read More

"And it qualifies for its R-rating at every turn."

Joker’s dark content ‘dangerous,’ reviewers say

Joker movie

by Michael Foust NASHVILLE, Oct. 4, 2019 (BP) — The new psychological thriller “Joker” is a “dangerous” movie that glorifies violence and could spark copycats, even if it does raiseRead More

Showing how faith and forgiveness healed Charleston church shooting survivors

Wheaton College screens new documentary ‘Emanuel’

By Tom Siebert WHEATON, Ill., June 11, 2019 — Gun massacres are a common occurrence in American life. During this year alone in the United States, there have been moreRead More

It has been 10 years since she left Planned Parenthood.

‘Unplanned’ author Abby Johnson: ‘Look at what God has done’

The film focuses on an eclectic group of about 100 homeless citizens who occupy the main Cincinnati library after closing hours...

New movie ‘The Public’ mirrors the harsh realities of homelessness in Kendall County

"The Public" Kendall County PADS

[T]hat  an unapologetic Klansmen could not have become a repentant hero so quickly.

Review: ‘The Best of Enemies’ is an inspiring movie about racism and redemption

The Best of Enemies movie poster

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