A Time for Burning This 1966 award-winning documentary explores a white, middle class church that struggled to reach out to the "Negroes" in their city. Filmed as it actually happened, it is a valuable case study of how conscientious Christians tried to cope in a "nation divided" by race a generation ago. Today it provides a historic landmark for us to consider how much has changed and how much remains the same. DVD includes a director's commentary, an update on Ernie Chambers 40 years later and a biography and statement from the filmmaker, Bill Jersey.

Question 7 is a compelling drama about finding the courage to become the kind of man you want to be in the face of incredible pressures. A winner of 22 international awards, Question 7 shows us life in East Germany under communist rule and how many people in the church stood up under government oppression. A father and son at Osterstadt come face to face with political harassment and have to decide what really counts in life and what price they are willing to pay to stand strong for their beliefs. "There are always going to be times, Peter, when we have to take a stand. You cannot buy time with a handful of lies, sell a bit of yourself now, a little bit more next time, and a little bit more later." In 1990 East and West Germany were re-united after 45 years of division. The church in East Germany played a decisive role in bringing about this historic, amazing, and peaceful reunification. Named "Best Film of the Year" by the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.

Martin Luther The dramatic black and white classic film of Martin Luther's life made in the 1950s. This film was originally released in theaters worldwide and nominated for an Academy Award. A magnificent depiction of Luther and the forces at work in the surrounding society that resulted in his historic reforming efforts. This film traces Luther's life from a guilt-ridden monk to his eventual break with the Roman Church. This film, in spite of its age, continues to be a popular resource to introduce Luther's life. This Special 50th Anniversary Edition includes the making of the film and biographies of the actors, a full color tour of Luther sites, Chapter titles for easy access, and the Portuguese, Spanish, Korean and German tracks with English subtitles.

Luther Legacy is four leader-friendly programs packaged into one DVD, each a quarter-hour presentation designed to help you discover what was behind the Protestant Reformation. When followed by discussion, these teaching tools can help participants to discover what the legacy of Martin Luther and the Reformation is and how it helps to shape the faith of Christian believers today. Scenes from the 1950s movie Martin Luther (also an LFA production) provide the ideal illustrative drama to make memorable the role of Luther and the conscience issues he and his colleagues struggled with - issues which gave the Protestant Reformation its agenda. Bill Whitney, CBS News journalist, presents an array of filmic moments and raises questions to help viewers appreciate the relevancy of this history to spiritual realities in our day. A leader's guide for each 15-minute video presentation is included to assist the leader to use the teaching tool for maximum effectiveness. The unit titles are as follows: 1) Who Was Luther and What Was Driving Him? 2) How 95 Arguments Triggered a Revolution 3) A Rebel on Trial: "Here I Stand!" and 4) The Protestant Movement Underway.

The Joy of Bach This delightful and kaleidoscopic DVD presentation of the great composer's music includes an impressive assortment of period and contemporary performances given by a wide variety of artists. Narrator and host is British actor Brian Blessed, of I, Claudius and Masterpiece Theatre fame, who also portrays Bach in scenes from his life filmed in Leipzig and other East German cities where the composer lived. Featured artists are Virgil Fox, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Brooklyn Boys Chorus, Swingle Sisters, Trinidad and Tobago Steel Band, Good Shepherd Bell Choir, Vienna Opera Orchestra, Larry Adler, Rosalyn Turek, Christopher Parkening, Andre Benichou, E. Power Biggs, Teodoro Morca, Michael Jay, Walter Berristein, Regina Werner, and many more.