Thanksgiving - Set of Three

	Thanksgiving - Set of Three Item 97702D Region: All Media Type: DVD Running Time: 163 min Categories: AmericanHistory of Holiday Traditions Genre: Documentary Audience: Adults Occasion: Thanksgiving Retail: $54.97 description William Bradford William Bradford fled with the Pilgrims to the new world, where he discovered that the price for religious freedom was hunger, sickness and death. As a peacemaker, he befriended the Native Americans who taught the struggling Pilgrims how to survive. By the end of the first year, he became the Governor of the new land. After their first harvest, he set aside time for the Pilgrims and their new Native American friends to feast together and express their thanks to God. Thus, William Bradford became the father of Thanksgiving Day. Produced and directed by Richard Rich former director of Walt Disney Productions. Bonus Features: Chapter Access; Sing-A-Long Activity. Saints and Strangers w/Free Study Guide�What about the hotly debated issue regarding the Christians roots of the American colonies? Was the Gospel the basis of the formation of a nation like none other in all history? What role did faith and religion play in the founding of America? From the earliest settlers in Jamestown, through the fervent patriotism of the pre-Revolutionary period, and the eventual formation of the original colonies into the United States of America, this documentary examines the religious and spiritual roots of the men and women who founded our country. Saints and Strangers addresses religious influences from the time of the Mayflower to the Great Awakening, from Plymouth Rock to the War of Independence. It examines the groups of the faithful who were crucial influences during the colonial period the Church of England, the Puritans, Baptist, Quakers, and others. Won the Silver Crown Award for Best Documentary at the 2004 ICVM Crown Awards. Won the Bronze Plaque at the 51st Columbus International Film & Video Festival. DVD Features: Languages: English; Subh1: English; Viewing Format: Fullscreen; Scene Selection. Bonus Material: About FamilyNet�interviews with the producer; Thanksgiving - Set of Threepages from guide in PDF format in DVD-ROM folder. David Brainerd Filmed at historical locations throughout the northeastern U.S., David Brainerd: Missionary to the American Indians tells the story of the visionary eighteenth-century missionary whose efforts led to spiritual revival amongst native tribes and inspired generations of Christian leaders to follow in his footsteps. Among the most notable figures influenced by Brainerd was Jonathan Edwards, a key Great Awakening leader who subsequently published Brainerd�s diaries. The documentary features stunning photography and evocative reenactment scenes as well as insightful commentary by experts including John A. Grigg, University of Nebraska - Omaha; Richard Pointer, Westmont College; Linford Fisher, Brown University; and author Brian H. Cosby.
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