This week we celebrate both the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus as well as Passover. I thought I might suggest some inspirational movies for you to consider this week.
These are in no order whatsoever. This isn't a "best of" list or anything like that. Some are classics though most are of a more recent vintage. Some are historical while others are contemporary. The tones of these movies range from innocent (Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie) to graphic (The Passion of the Christ).
Such a list is only the tip of the iceberg. Looking at the list might even remind you of a totally different title you might not otherwise have thought of. Hopefully, you'll find one title in this list for your family that best fits the holiday.
- The Prince of Egypt (Spielberg)
- The Passion of the Christ (Mel Gibson)
- The Ten Commandments (Cecil B. DeMille)
- Amazing Grace (Michael Apted)
- Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Andrew Adamson)
- One Night with the King -The Story of Esther (Michael O. Sajbel)
- Jesus of Nazareth (Mini-Series by Franco Zefirelli)
- Courageous (Alex Kendrick)
- Fireproof (Alex Kendrick)
- Flywheel (Alex Kendrick)
- Facing the Giants (Alex Kendrick)
- The Hiding Place (James F. Collier)
- Jonah-A VeggieTales Movie (Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer)
- Faith Like Potatoes (Regardt Van Den Bergh)
- Soul Surfer (Sean McNamara)
- The End of the Spear (Jim Hanon)
- Chariots of Fire (Hugh Hudson)
- Ben Hur (William Wyler)
by Bryan Naquin. Follow Bryan on Twitter @ACIexperts. And you can always contact him at 225.906.2589 or by email at