Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, Sophie Scholl and her brother Hans are members of the anti-Nazi resistance group, the White Rose. They distribute leaflets criticizing the regime and calling for resistance. As their activities are discovered by the Gestapo, Sophie and Hans are arrested, interrogated, and ultimately sentenced to death. This gripping film showcases Sophie Scholl's courage and conviction in the face of overwhelming odds.
Amazing Grace tells the inspiring story of William Wilberforce's battle to abolish slavery in the British Empire. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the film follows Wilberforce's journey as he faces political opposition, personal struggles, and the challenges of his time. Through his faith and determination, he works tirelessly to bring about change and social justice.
In the 9th-century Germany, a woman disguises herself as a man and rises through the ranks of the Catholic Church, ultimately becoming Pope. She faces challenges and struggles to maintain her true identity.
The Rosa Parks Story is a biographical drama that tells the story of Rosa Parks, a Christian feminist and civil rights activist, who famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Alabama in 1955. Her act of civil disobedience sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.
A woman who wishes to become a priest hires a lawyer to file suit against the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story is a biography of the woman who was honored by the Catholic Church as a saint. Dorothy Day was writing a newspaper column when she met a homeless woman and began to question why she could write about the suffering of others without getting involved in their lives. She converted to Catholicism and opened a shelter for the homeless. With the help of Peter Maurin, she founded the Catholic Worker Movement, a pacifist movement that still exists today.
The widows of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X and how they carry on as single mothers after the assassination of their husbands.
A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her friend and namesake belonging to the same congregation as hers inspires her to get involved in the struggle for justice and freedom of striking workers in a cooking oil company.
At the mouth of the Amazon River, a murder trial is taking place. The victim - Sister Dorothy Stang, a 73-year-old Catholic nun from Dayton, Ohio - was shot six times at point blank range. The events that led to her death, and the trials that follow, reveal the larger battle being fought for the future of the rainforest.
Roses in December is a documentary film that recounts the tragic story of four American churchwomen who were brutally assassinated in El Salvador. The movie explores the political repression, state-terrorism, and religious faith that surrounded the murders. It delves into the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the government, shedding light on the martyrdom of these women and the impact it had on the liberation theology movement.
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