This documentary is enlightening as well as nicely made. It features Dr. Larry Poland of Master Media International, a man whose organization promotes faith and family media. Other media giants are incorporated including Pat Boone, Jane Russell, and Stephen Baldwin. Included too are people in the film industry-producer Bill Ewing, who produced “The End of the Spear” and Howard Kazanjian, producer of “Return of the Jedi”.
The thing that is most enjoyable about this documentary is how well it mixes quotes from Walt Disney and Benjamin Franklin, to comments made by people inside the entertainment industry, and the vast use of clips to the variety of people interviewed. It is a nice blending of important people. The clip of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt stating that motion pictures had become a major force is a nice beginning. Ben Franklin’s insightful comment that people who believe money will do everything will do everything for money is also quite insightful. Quotes from C.S. Lewis and a discussion of Walden Media’s production of “The Chronicles of Narnia” is discussed, and a quote is given by J.R.R. Tolkien about deciding what to do in life with the time that is given to us.
Penelope Foster, producer, is quite a powerful witness as she speaks of her decision to remain in Hollywood, to bloom where she is planted, and the rewards and difficulties of following that decision. Chuck Norris adds his comments and the theme overall is that Hollywood is not something to be shunned, nor the arts, but are challenges to bring the Christian faith to its working people. This is a quality production and we gladly award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to it along with five Doves, our highest rating.