The Koran is one of the most ideologically influential texts in the world, with over a billion Muslims following its precepts. Yet within this singular religious community there are profound differences in attitudes about peace, violence, punishment, forgiveness, and the status of women. This eye-opening film goes deep into the heart of the Muslim world to explore the history and current state of Islam. It also delves into the personal lives of its...

Modern busy lifestyles conspire against families taking the time to gather together. Visit families across the country who are enjoying the benefits that abound when they take even a few minutes to worship God together during the week. Far from a burden or drudgery, the film reveals the joy that emerges when family worship becomes a priority in the home. Family worship holds the lasting value of building biblical truths in the foundation of a family....

A first and thorough look at the Mexican celebration of the dead, the sacred days when the souls of the departed return to visit the living. Tracing the Days of the Dead tradition from its roots in Indian culture to its manifestations in contemporary Chicano communities, this unconventional and visually arresting documentary contemplates the loving and sometimes humorous Mexican cultural attitudes toward "that constant companion," death.