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- Ben Wagner and his family are moving to a new town. On the shores of Lake Ontario, he meets Regina. Strange things start to happen whenever she is around. He wonders if the rumors are true: could she come from a family of witches?
- When a young boy nurses an injured hawk back to health, he gains newfound courage and confidence on his own.
- Johnny Lingo, one of the sharpest traders in the south pacific islands decides to bargain for a wife, and offers a record price of eight cows for Mahana, a plain girl who shuns contact. This causes quite a sensation on the island. A year later Johnny and his wife return for the first time since the marriage, and all find that something miraculous has occurred to Mahana. Johnny explains that by paying eight cows he proved that she was worth more to him than any other woman on the island. He gave her a great gift, that of self-worth.
- Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.
- It showed the process it took to write the Constitution of the United States.
- Asking to leave a school bus, Cliff, a young teenager, collapses and dies in the snow near the roadside. His math teacher is asked to notify the parents and then write a short obituary. This task is difficult, for although he was Cliff's favorite teacher and had the most interaction of any at the school, he barely knew him. In unraveling the mystery of the untimely death, he finds that Cliff was shy, lonely, and ostracized, being slowly reduced to nothing, a zero (cipher). He vows to not let this happen to others.
- Documentary about the making of the John Wayne classic, The Quiet Man.
- Showcases a series of scenes depicting the creation of the world and a dramatization of the travails of Adam and Eve as they are tempted by Lucifer, ejected from the Garden of Eden, and taught by Peter, James, and John.
- A documentary about the life of Errol Flynn, with recollections from friends and family.
- This is the true story of a man named Tyler Wilkinson who was born and raised in St. George, Utah. When he was young, he had a paper route and loved to play football with his brothers. He was an ordinary person who had the cutest girlfriend whom he planned to marry after serving an LDS mission. He was an all-state football player and made many accomplishments. Then one night in February 1991, Tyler was bound for Springville, Utah to see his girlfriend preform in state competition and on the way he fell asleep at the wheel and rolled his truck. The doctors told his parents he would be paralyzed for life and almost lost hope for Tyler. Tyler did not give up and made something of his life and still accomplished many things and overcame many trials.
- Pancho Villa's men harass and kill Americans during the Mexican Revolution (early 20th Century) for aiding Villa's enemies. Rafael Monroy and Vincente Morales (leaders of a small Mormon congregation) are arrested on charges that they support Villa's opponents and follow the wrong religion. In jail they overhear plans to harm the Mormon community of Colonia Dublan, and Rafael sends his little brother Pedro to warn President Bentley, leader of the unarmed settlement. Dublan fasts and prays for a god-given answer to the threat, as General Fierro promises Rafael and Vincente death by firing squad unless they renounce their faith.
- Every delivery day, 83 year-old Lethe waits at her mailbox for the mailman to arrive. Widowed at a young age, she now lives alone in her house in a rural Utah neighborhood that her father built and her husband Francis fixed up. She expectantly walks to the mailbox hoping for cards and letters from her family, but none have arrived for many months. At least joking with Mike, the friendly mailman, eases her loneliness a bit. Her caring neighbors Sharon and Rachel also help, and 5 year-old Rachel often comes to visit, the highlight of Lethe's lonely day. On the phone with Lethe's far-away daughter, Sharon says she should write and visit more, but Myra only talks about sending a letter detailing plans to put Lethe in a rest home.
- In 1820, 14 year-old Joseph Smith is confused about what church is true.
- As 85-year-old President Lorenzo Snow struggles to vanquish the two million dollar indebtedness of the Mormon church in 1899, he feels inspired to journey from Salt Lake City by train and carriage to St. George in southern Utah. Along the way he witnesses the effects of severe drought. The next day, in the St. George Tabernacle, he receives inspiration that by paying tithing, the "windows of heaven" will open, pouring out blessings. He promises the people that they can plant crops and rain will come, then continues to preach tithing as he returns home where he awaits favorable weather reports from St. George.
- Nancy is about to receive her college degree and she has a special request for Dr. McFarland about the commencement proceedings, where parents are always given special honor. She starts to reminisce about what has led to her successful graduation, and that of her two brothers Jim and Tommy before her, despite having lost both parents long ago. After being widowed when Nancy is only two years old, her mother Laura works hard night and day to support her young family. Their only relative is Laura's brother, and Uncle Ben is a favorite of the children with his story-telling ability and easy charm. However, his own life is dominated by alcoholism, and he finds it difficult to hold a job and be a responsible member of the community. When Laura suddenly passes away, the children beg Uncle Ben to take care of them. He wishes to do so, and fights to gain custody of his young niece and nephews, but his addiction is standing in the way of his fulfilling the role of a parent.
- This documentary explores the incredible life of Merian C. Cooper, from his time as a soldier and pilot in three different wars, to his exploits in Hollywood, as a director, producer and cinematic innovator.
- John Baker emerges as a fine runner while in High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and then continues setting records at the University of New Mexico. His ability is world-class, and after receiving his university degree he accepts a position as a coach and physical education teacher at Aspen Elementary School while continuing to train (with the 1972 Olympics in sight). He becomes very popular with parents and students alike, for seeking ways to involve all his students, even those with an apparent lack of ability. Learning that he has terminal cancer he contemplates suicide, but instead chooses to dedicate himself even more to the kids, helping even the handicapped to participate, and co-founding and coaching the Duke City Dashers, an all-girl AAU track team. He hopes his "last race"...already beating the odds by a year, will not end before seeing this team win the national title.
- Documentary examining the collapse of the WTC buildings, and the 9/11 commission report.
- Emmett Smith, a competitive runner and high school track coach at Cortez High School in Phoenix, Arizona, is left without a sense of balance after a brain tumor is removed. He is told that he will never run again, but undaunted, he sets and meets a goal of not only regaining the ability to run, but to run 20 consecutive miles before a year has elapsed. Wheelchair-bound Cindy Duncan's determination gets her admitted to Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona after she demonstrates that she will not need special attention. Coach Smith (now at Apollo) challenges her to meet the goal of recovering from her injuries (from being hit by a car) to the extent of being able to walk to the podium at graduation to receive her diploma. He bets that she can do it, and will have to wheel himself in her wheelchair the entire three miles to Cortez H.S. if she succeeds.
- George Nez is the father of a Navajo family. He starts to occasionally drink with friends, coming home to a tongue-lashing from his wife Nellie. A gifted silversmith, he gradually begins to neglect his work, which provides much of the family income. Then he begins to sell off horses, goats, and pawn his silver jewelry to pay for his habit. His Uncle Bitaani chides him, and George strikes the old man causing him to become ill, stop eating, and finally die "of a broken heart." Nellie begs George to stop drinking, but this drives him even more to drink. Seeing no alternative but to lose him, she starts to drink with him. With only daughter Billie, an older son, and old Aunt Dezba to look after the needs of the younger children, they face going hungry in the harsh winter cold.
- Depicts the trials the Prophet Joseph Smith and his family endured during the translation of the Book of Mormon, and Martin Harris' role in the translation, and loss of the first 116 pages.
- When Boyd dies and finds himself in the great beyond, he learns that his estranged son is about to make the worst decision of his life--and only Boyd can stop him.
- The story of a shy eight-year old boy growing up without much love or acceptance from his family, teachers, or friends. Illustrates some of the problems in making the Church program work in his behalf.
- If the martyrs who brought the King James Bible into existence could still talk to us today, they would most certainly tell the tales of international politics, intrigue, subversion, bloodshed, fire, and the runaway libido of King Henry VIII that were the backdrop of its creation. These stories, along with a modern, scholarly perspective of the 16th century book, are presented in BYUtv's Fires of Faith: The Coming Forth of The King James Bible, a series of films which celebrate the 400th anniversary of one of the most enduring pieces of writing in the history of humanity.
- After having yet another patient die of lung cancer at a relatively young age, a doctor determines to do whatever he can to drive home the dangers of smoking--which knows is a major contributing factor in the development of lung cancer to people who already smoke and to try to get those who haven't started yet not to do it.
- In 1881 David Whitmer seeks the signature of Gen. Alexander W. Doniphan on an affidavit attesting to his honesty and integrity, with plans to have it published in the local paper (Richmond, Missouri) with a statement refuting that he had denied his witness that an angel had shown him the gold plates from which the Book of Mormon was translated. Whitmer recalls the translation of the book in 1829 while Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery stayed at the Whitmer family home in Fayette, New York (Joseph translating and Oliver acting as scribe). After praying together, an angel shows the plates and says that the translation is correct. All three are later excommunicated from the church led by Smith, but as Whitmer relates, Oliver Cowdery and Martin Harris testified to the end of their lives to the truthfulness of what they witnessed (dying in 1850 and 1875 respectively and after re-joining the church). Doniphan, a lawyer, signs the document and says that he would hate to argue in court against such strong evidence. Despite never returning to the Mormon Church, Whitmer holds fast to his testimony regarding The Book of Mormon until his death in 1888.
- After the death of his mother, a little boy encounters a magical creature in the woods who promises to return her to him if he will simply chop down the tree he is trapped within
- The King of Instruments is a documentary filmed on location in Rexburg, Idaho as well as Brigham Young University - Idaho. The film highlights five unique instruments through individual segments that expound on the history of each particular organ and culminates with a live performance by notable organists Dr. Clay Christiansen, Dr. Darwin Wolford, Dr. Daniel Kerr, Rebecca Parkinson and Molly Patrick.
- A young man must return home to accept his roots and family after failing to finish college and achieve a success greater than that of his parents.
- A small-town cop of the 1970's pursues the burglar that stole his car, shot his arm, and bruised his pride.
- Three great questions of life are explained from a Mormon point of view.
- On a cold winter morning Tav wakes his son Samuel at 4 A.M. to help with chores on the family farm. He sternly comments on Sam's work, such as napping while milking, or spilling a little milk, causing Sam to tell his mother how hard it is to please his father. She explains that Tav is just teaching him traits he will need as a man, and although his father loves him very much he finds it hard to express this in words. Sam admits to having the same problem. She says that there are unspoken ways to communicate love, and Sam volunteers, "Like Christmas presents ?" She agrees, but will not tell him how to select a special gift for his father. On Christmas morning Sam goes out to the barn alone (except for the cows, pigs, and chickens) to deliver his special gift in a setting very similar to where the very first Christmas gifts were bestowed.
- Neglected by her parents, a young girl discovers a monster under her bed by the name of "Brother John". With an unlikely kinship formed, this imaginary creature will soon give her parents a lesson they will never forget.
- The story of a boy who discovers for himself that self-sacrifice in the service of others brings blessings.
- As winter approaches and food runs scarce, Jesse Lane must figure out how to feed his daughter Sophia in the harsh wilderness.
- Connecticut, 1910: The Teller's Tale follows 11-year-old Will, a young boy desperate to win the coveted lucky Rabbit's Foot, a treasure held by his friend and neighbor, John Robin. Through a slanted game of trade, Will eagerly endeavors to win this prize of all prizes by delivering an incredible story to John Robin. If Will succeeds, he wins the Rabbit's Foot. If he fails, Will must give John Robin a marble. Through several feeble attempts to imitate the elaborate, epic tales told nightly by his father, Ben, Will's collection of marbles quickly diminishes. It becomes a race against time for Will to discover his extraordinary story before running out of marbles and his chance at winning the lucky Rabbit's Foot.
- Starting his day in prayer, Rick Thompkins, a Mormon missionary in Europe, pleads for his parents' troubled marriage to heal when his father Jack consults a lawyer about divorce. Back in Utah, the Thompkins' Home Teacher, Jim Slater, asks his Elders Quorum President, Fred Washburn, for release, feeling like he's failing the inactive families for whom he has responsibility. Fred says he will comply, but only if Jim tries one last time. Not knowing of the discord, Jim and his partner Ronny find Rick's sister home alone and she tearfully explains that "nothing is right." Even more convinced of his failure, Jim asks for release again. Rick writes, asking Jim to help and enclosing part of a letter from his mother which explains that she had wanted to confide in Jim as her Home Teacher, but he seemed aloof, with other things on his mind. Jim has his secretary, Brenda, arrange a fishing trip with Fred and Bishop Weston. Over the campfire they all admit failure in not helping the Thompkins and resolve to do better. Bishop Weston cites The Doctrine and Covenants, Sec. 107 verse 100 "...he that learns not his duty and shows himself not approved shall not be counted worthy to stand." Rick returns to his flat with his companion one evening to find a letter from his mother telling how the three men have been counseling his parents together.
- The topic of improving our listening abilities in order to improve the relationships in our lives is explored. It is explained that of the time spent in communication, the most is used in listening (45%), so it is important to be effective listeners. The Mormon family of Roger, Joan, and their three children is shown in various situations that require good listening at home, work, school, and church. Lost opportunities through poor listening are dramatized, and then improved approaches are shown.
- Sister Gregory is Shannon's Laurel teacher (MIA) and fears losing her to total inactivity leading to a non-temple marriage as Shannon only attends her class occasionally. A small thoughtful Christmas gift to Shannon works wonders.
- Bitter business rivals, Warren and Rick, are in the same Elders Quorum at church. When Warren is called to be the president of the quorum he reflects upon his own spirituality and how it affects his ability to lead.