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Boyz N the Hood
Type: VHS
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The critically acclaimed story of three friends growing up in a South Central Los Angeles neighborhood, and of street life where friendship, pain, danger, and love combine to form reality. A powerful portrait of black urban America. Cuba Gooding, Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut and Larry Fishburne. Rated R
Killing Us Softly III: Advertising's Image of Women
Type: VHS
Author: Kilbourne, Jean
Author: Kilbourne, Jean
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Culture
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Gender Issues
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Media/Technology
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Television
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Women
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This video has influenced millions of students across 2 generations. Uses over 160 ads and TV commercials to critique advertising's depictions of women. With wit and warmth, Kilbourne invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way - one that empowers them to take action. Includes extensive leader's guide.
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Type: CDR
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This six-week series will guide your study of the Rings Trilogy and provide you with thought provoking discussion topics tied to specific scenes easily locatable on the DVD.
Not-So-Great Escape, The
Type: VHS
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
Author: Tyndale House Publishers
When his parents prohibit him from going to see the latest horror movie, Nick and McGee plan the "perfect" escape. But they soon learn why it is important to obey your parents, especially when it comes to stuff that can pollute your mind.
Papa was a Preacher
Type: VHS
Author: Feke, Steve
Author: Feke, Steve
Relates the story of Alyene Porter's upbringing in a minister's large family in Texas in the early fifties. It's an affectionate, gently humorous look at small-town life in America. It portrays life in a Methodist parsonage in the 60's. Starrs Imogene Coca, Georga Engel and Robert Pine.
Reel to Real - A Beautiful Mind
Type: BOOK
Author: Harris, Peggy
Author: Harris, Peggy
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Youth
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How should Christians react to persons with disabilities? A Beautiful Mind is based on the true story of John Forbes Nash, Jr., a genius above geniuses. Nash was plagued by paranoid schizophrenia, experiencing inner voices and psychotic scenarios so realistic that they hijacked his life. Yet through the trauma that ruined his career, his wife and colleagues believed in him and accepted him. The strength of his "beautiful mind" helped Nash beat this usually progressive and degenerative mental...
Reel to Real - Big Fat Liar
Type: BOOK
Author: Parvin, Skip
Author: Parvin, Skip
How to we deal with lying? The youth will explore the destructive nature of lying and the need to build a life founded on trust through truthfulness. 1-2 sessions
Reel to Real - Kate and Leopold
Type: BOOK
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Youth movie study for 1 or 2 sessions: Kate is an ad writer who frequently finds herself choosing between her job and her integrity. Enter Leopold, a time-travelling nobleman from 1876, who helps Kate to make the right choices. When they fall in love, they must finally make the biggest choice of all: How can they live both honorably and in the same century?
Reel to Real - Lilo and Stitch
Type: PAMPHLET
Author: Acton, Andy
Author: Acton, Andy
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Family
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Quick! Hide! The alien Stitch is on his way to Earth, and he's about as nasty and destructive as they come. Or is he? One person, a small girl named Lilo, manages to love Stitch despite his unlovable behavior. And her love transforms him into a kind and generous family member. In this program, based on Disney's Lilo and Stitch, youth will discuss reasons Christians are called to love the "unlovable." They will also discuss what it means to be a member of a family, with special emphasis on the...
Reel to real - MIB: Men in Black & Men in Black II
Type: BOOK
Author: Johnson, Tom, Jr.
Author: Johnson, Tom, Jr.
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Faith
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General
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Movies
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Retreats
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Theology
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Youth
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How do we know that God is on our side? If God made the universe, then who made God? These and other tough questions form the theological foundation of the Men in Black retreat. Suitable for a weekend retreat or youth week, this program features Men in Black and Men in Black II along with plenty of silly activities. If you'd rather use this as a shorter program, you may pick and choose from the questions and activities.
Reel to Real - Monsters, Inc.
Type: BOOK
Author: Maddox and Maddox
Author: Maddox and Maddox
He's the top scream-getter of all the monsters who sneak into children's rooms in the middle of the night. But Sully has a problem-a little girl named Boo, who nearly costs him his job at the scream factory. Monsters, Inc., is a delightful feature that deals with a serious topic-fear. How can we turn away from destructive behaviors and head in a new direction? What role does love play in overcomig fear?
Reel to Real - Rat Race
Type: PAMPHLET
Author: Harris, Peggy
Author: Harris, Peggy
And they're off! In Rat Race, a motley assortment of characters race one another to reach a locker containing two million dollars, with riotous results. Youth will compare this race with the race of life, drawing upon Scriptural wisdom about self-control, perseverance, and attitude. Who will be the winner?
Reel to Real - Scooby Doo
Type: PAMPHLET
Author: Johnson, Karen
Author: Johnson, Karen
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Scooby-Doo and his pals from Mystery, Inc., are in deep trouble. They forgot that they're supposed to be a team! When they try to work individually to solve the mystery of Spooky Island, they nearly meet with disaster. Luckily, Scooby saves the day and reminds them who they really are. This program explores the importance and biblical foundation of Christian teamwork.
Reel to Real - Signs
Type: PAMPHLET
Author: Poteet, Michael S.
Author: Poteet, Michael S.
Does everything happen for a reason? In this one-session program, youth will wrestle with questions of God's providence and he importance of viewing life through eyes of faith.
Reel to Real - Spiderman
Type: BOOK
Author: Anderson, John Henry
Author: Anderson, John Henry
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Change
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General
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Identity
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Moral Crisis
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When geeky teenager Peter Parker is bitten by a genetically altered spider, he receives spider-like super powers. But Peter must choose how he will use those powers. Will he use them to get what he wants and needs, or will he use them to help others? This program (1-2 sessions) on Spider-Man revolves around making responsible choices in life.
Reel to Real - The Count of Monte Cristo
Type: PAMPHLET
Author: Parvin, Skip
Author: Parvin, Skip
When Edmond Dantes is falsely arrested and unjustly imprisoned, he has plenty of time to think about the man who did this to him-his former friend Mondego. Gradually Edmond changes into a vengeful man with only one goal in life-to escape and punish Mondego. In this program on The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), youth will explore the Bible's insights on justice and vengeance.
Reel to Real: My Life
Type: PAMPHLET
Author: Parvin, Skip
Author: Parvin, Skip
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Christian Life
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Death/Dying
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General
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Grief/Death
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Movies
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Youth
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How should Christians deal with death? Bob Jones is dying of lung cancer while his wife is pregnant with their first child. Bob decides to make a videotape of his life for his unborn child. He learns to let go of his anger and find peace as he comes to terms with his family, friends, and wife. Help youth encounter the dynamics of death and understand the importance of hope through this Reel to Real study of My Life.
Reel to Real: Shallow Hal
Type: VHS
Author: Acton, Andy
Author: Acton, Andy
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Last Monday in the Miss USA pageant, Miss Tennessee, Beth Hood, was asked "If you could choose beauty or wealth, which would you choose and why?" She chose beauty, because "I define beauty as what's inside a person, not physical looks." She came in fifth of the five finalists. How do we get past a person's physical appearance to see the person who is on the inside? Maybe Shallow Hal can help.