OFFICIAL SELECTIONS
OF THE 2012 PROJECTING HOPE FILM FESTIVAL
The Projecting Hope Film Festival is your chance to see the best films from the past year, as well as new releases before they hit theaters.  All on the big screen...and admission is free!
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Not Today  (PG-13*; 1 hr 50 mins)
Pre-release screening! Coming to theaters in 2013
When wealthy college student, Caden, travels to India for a summer trip with a few friends, he finds himself in a situation that will change his life forever. Once there, he meets a young girl and her father, who are facing starvation and plead for his help, but he refuses to get involved. When that decision begins to haunt him, Caden sets out to search for the girl, and embarks on a journey that will change everything he thinks he believes.

The Lost Medallion  (PG; 1 hr 50 mins) Pre-release screening! Coming to theaters in 2013
Featuring ALEX KENDRICK (Courageous, Fireproof, Facing the Giants)
When Daniel Anderson (Alex Kendrick) visits a foster home to drop off some donations he is quickly roped into telling the kids a story about Billy Stone and Allie, two teen-age-friends, who uncover a long-lost medallion and then accidentally wish themselves back in time on an exotic island. With no way to get home, and the well-being of the entire island resting on his shoulders, Billy must discover the key to reclaiming the medallion and its tremendous power.

Jimmy (PG-13*; 1 hr 45 mins)
Pre-release screening.  Coming to theaters in 2013
Jimmy Mitchell knows he’s different from the other teenagers in the little town of Piney Grove, Georgia. He’s what people call “slow,” which means he doesn’t always understand what he sees and hears. But Jimmy sees and hears a lot, even the occasional “Watcher” (his mama calls them angels). And Jimmy remembers what he sees and hears with uncanny accuracy – which is why his lawyer father asks him to testify as a defense witness in a criminal trial. Once you look at the world through Jimmy's eyes, you'll never see it the same again. Based on the book by best selling author Robert Whitlow.

October Baby (PG-13; 2 hrs)
See the hit film on the big-screen! 
Hannah has just stepped onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college, but before she can utter her first lines, she collapses in front of the audience. After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah's difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted.  Hannah turns for support to Jason, her closest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins him, and his friends, on a road trip, and embarks on a journey to explore her past.  Along the way, she finds hope for her future, and discovers that life can be so much more than what you have planned.

For Greater Glory (R; 2 hrs 30 mins)
The true story of Cristiada.
What price for freedom? In this exhilarating action epic, an impassioned group of men and women each make the decision to risk it all for family, faith and the very future of their country, as the film's adventure unfolds against the long-hidden, true story of the 1920s Cristero War.  Academy Award® nominee Andy Garcia headlines an acclaimed cast that includes Peter O'Toole and Eva Longoria.

Rogue Saints (PG*; 1 hr 50 mins)
The Greatest Church Diamond Heist, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Adventure, You've Ever Seen.
Rogue Saints is about two guys who set out to steal a diamond, but instead discover a greater treasure in God’s family.  As Nick and Dylan bumble their way through their plans, they find that the people they’re trying to dupe are just what they’ve needed: quirky, chaotic, and imperfect, but loving and lovable … the family they’ve been looking for.

Escape (PG-13*; 1 hr 40 mins)
Doctors Paul and Kim Jordan are struggling to find peace in their lives after the tragic loss of their
baby. Paul (C. Thomas Howell; The Amazing Spider Man) persuades Kim to escape and flee to the exquisite islands of Southeast Asia. Paradise becomes a nightmare when he is kidnapped by criminals in need of a skilled doctor.  Faced with a fight for survival, Paul finds himself captive alongside the wealthy Malcolm Andrews (John Rhys-Davies; Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings).

25 Hill (PG*; 2 hrs)
12 year-old Trey Caldwell (Nathan Gamble; Dolphin Tale) is shattered when his father is killed in Afghanistan, leaving a hole in the boy’s life – and an unfinished Soap Box Derby car in the garage. A final gift from his dad, the car is a constant reminder of all that could have been. But when Trey meets Roy Gibbs, a new relationship forms. As the unlikely team works to complete the Soap Box car and train for the upcoming Derby, they’ll learn that life isn’t about the starting line or checkered flag. Also starring Maureen Flannigan (7th Heaven) and Bailee Madison (Bridge to Terabithia), featuring music by Grammy award-winners Third Day and Brandon Heath.

Courageous (PG-13; 2 hrs 10 mins)
See the hit film on the big-screen one more time!
Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam, Nathan, David, and Shane are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood.  While they consistently give their best on the job, good enough seems to be all they can muster as dads. But they're quickly discovering that their standard is missing the mark.   When tragedy hits home, these men are left wrestling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God ... and to their children?

Seven Days in Utopia (G; 1 hr 50 mins)
SEVEN DAYS IN UTOPIA follows the story of Luke Chisolm, a talented young golfer set on making the pro tour. When his first big shot turns out to be a very public disaster, Luke escapes the pressures of the game and finds himself unexpectedly stranded in Utopia, Texas, home to eccentric rancher Johnny Crawford (Robert Duvall). But Johnny is more than meets the eye, and his profound ways of looking at life force Luke to question not only his past choices, but his direction for the future.

One Hit From Home  (PG-13; 1 hr 50 mins)
After suffering a career ending knee injury, pro-baseball superstar Jimmy Easton returns to a place he has not been in a very long time…home. Here, Jimmy confronts dark memories from a tragic past as he tries to make peace with a life he once left behind. Things take an unexpected turn when he is forced back into the world of baseball as the coach of an underachieving college team.  “One Hit from Home” is an inspirational family film that explores the unpredictability of life, reminding us that through our greatest struggles only faith can bring us home.

Eyes To See (PG-13*; 40 mins)

Sometimes it takes an earthquake to shake up your perception.
In the days following the Haiti earthquake, a news cameraman’s life is transformed when he becomes part of the story that he set out to cover.  While searching, he finds a women who is trapped under the devastation.  When he tries to help, things take a turn for the worse.  Inspired by the writer/director’s personal involvement with the Haitian relief effort right after the earthquake.

Veggie Tales: League of Incredible Vegetables (G*; 1 hr)
It was a bright and sunny day in Bumblyburg until Dr. Flurry came to town. This chillin' villain wants to freeze the entire city in fear! This job is too big for LarryBoy to handle alone, so he turns to "The League of Incredible Vegetables" for help! Will they remember to turn to the One who is bigger than all their fears before the whole town ends up on ice?  Find out in this heroic new VeggieTales episode with a lesson in handling fear!