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Blogging from the PotomacHi <<First Name>>, When does the past become history? Is it a matter of time or distance? We often hear the phrases "It’s history" or "That’s so yesterday!" I wonder where’s the tipping point at which it becomes something to be written about and studied?
News today is instantly created, reported and analyzed because a large percentage of the world’s population has instant access to information from around the globe. History is no longer reserved for textbooks and the academic elite. Anyone with a blog can instantly publish their interpretation and thoughts about current events.
Imagine George Washington at the Potomac River with a blogger in his boat, analyzing and second-guessing his every decision. Abraham Lincoln might have been friends with William Wilberforce through Facebook. Imagine the two of them exchanging instant messages about the abolitionist movement in England and the United States.
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson chose the second week of February as "Negro History Week" because it was the birthday of two prominent Americans who influenced the lives and social conditions of African-Americans in the United States: President Lincoln and former slave and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Now the entire month of February is dedicated to recognizing the significance of contributions made by African Americans.
Whether you read it in a book, online, or watch a film, spend some time studying our nation's history. As you realize the tremendous struggles we've had as a nation, you'll appreciate the richness of our past and perhaps find renewed hope for our future.
From the screening room,
Angela Walker
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Industry Interview
Actress & Comedian Kerri Pomarolli
by Angela Walker  Kerri Pomarolli is a successful stand-up comedian, actor, author, and wife to Ron and mother of Lucy. Called to live and work in Hollywood, she draws strength from her family and friends, hoping one day to see her childhood dream of being in a movie on the big screen come true. I talked with her one morning about her faith, her family, and Hollywood on Fire. What’s happening right now for you professionally?
Kerri: I was just working on a treatment for the movie script of my book “Guys Like Girls Named Jenny.” I’m working with a great writer named Claire Lee who’s collaborating with me. She actually directed me in a film I was in this fall called Engaged. My husband and I got to be in it together. It’s going to premiere on cable TV. We had a theater showing in November, but SkyAngel has agreed to pick it up and show it. That was a really fun script to do.
My husband Ron wasn’t actually supposed to be in the film, but he came to one of the read-throughs and read the part of my father. He made the directors laugh so much they said, “We have to get him in this; he’s so funny.”
I’ve got some film companies that are interested in my book to turn it into a movie, so we’re hoping to get that produced. My goal is that it would be the first Christian lead character romantic comedy; kind of a Bridget Jones’ Diary with a Christian twist to it. I think that needs to be done. [ Read more... ]
The Love Dare Tops New York Times' Bestseller ListThe Love Dare book, again a New York Times number 1 bestseller in its 20th week on the paperback/advice list, now has 2.2 million copies in print. The Love Dare was also a plot device in Fireproof—the top-grossing independent film of 2008. [ Read more... ]
Action Star Chuck Norris a "Kung Fu" ChristianCarlos Ray “Chuck” Norris (born March 10, 1940) [Bells of Innocence, Hollywood on Fire] is an American martial artist, action star and television and film actor who is known for action roles such as Cordell Walker on Walker, Texas Ranger and for his iconically tough image and roundhouse kick [ Read more... ]
Churches Urged to Support New Movie "Clancy"The dark-haired girl stood trembling with fear in the cold back alley. A tear trickled down her cheek, stinging the cut on her upper lip – the one she had received from her abusive mother the night before. Her would-be kidnapper, a street thug, held a gun to her forehead as she stood silent, clinging to her half-starved puppy, Walter. Suddenly, and without warning someone yelled, “Cut! That was great!” Immediately, the dark-haired girl began to giggle, as Walter the Puppy started to lick her neck. Hayley the dog handler stepped over to take Walter back to his holding area while a production assistant quickly wrapped the girl in a warm wool blanket to protect her from the harsh February cold. [ Read more... ]
Fireproof Wins Epiphany PrizeChalk up another honor for the moviemakers from Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. Their drama Fireproof has won this year's Epiphany Prize for the Most Inspiring Movie of 2008.
The $100,000 top prize was presented Wednesday night at the annual Movieguide Faith and Values Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, California. Fireproof stars Kirk Cameron as a fireman struggling to save his marriage. [ Read more... ]
Our History and Heritage
Learn about the people whose contributions large and small shaped nations.
Rwanda Collection - DVD
3 DVD's about the horrific genocide in Rwanda and its aftermath
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The Great Debaters - DVD
When the nation was in need, he inspired them to give us hope.
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Black History 4-Pack - DVD
A great selection of DVD's celebrating our rich heritage of African-American history from a Christian perspective
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Drive Thru History: America - DVD
Take a Fast-Paced Tour of American History
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Dove Review
Hollywood on Fire Dove Family-Approved Suitable for all ages Hollywood On Fire - DVD
 A city on a hill cannot be hid List: $19.98 $17.98 10%off!Releases on: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Dove Review: 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".
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.
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