Family Films

A modern-day retelling of the parable of the prodigal son.

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile

This 1970s short film titled “Image in a Bottle”, presented by Family Films, was founded by Sam Hersh in 1946 to create movies to promote Christianity through entertaining visual media. This film portrays the turbulent life of a family in which the mother is an alcoholic. Meanwhile, the viewer learns of another mother who found God and recovered from her own alcoholism.

A young husband and father has become so consumed with gambling that his wife is threatening divorce and the loan sharks are threatening even more severe beatings -- or worse. The wife turns to her father's lawyer for help.

Presented by the “This is the Answer!” series and produced by A Family Films in conjunction with the Radio and Television Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention in Ft. Worth Texas, this 1950s-era film titled “Pay the Piper” seeks to teach the viewer biblical lessons through everyday scenarios. Directed by William F. Claxton, this teleplay by Lowell S. Hawley is an adaptation of a story by Dr. Paul M. Stevens and chronicles the unfortunate premature death of family man Charles Thompson’s daughter due to underage drinking. As a result, Charles Thompson goes on a crusade throughout his local community to put an end to the sale of alcohol despite later discovering that it was his own personal stash of liquor that had been the cause of the accident. This scenario is used to convey a biblical lesson from Galatians 6:7.

Each member of the MacTuggle family is pulled in a different direction. The chaos is comical... but tension is building. What brings the family together? Working together to help others in need--near and far. In the Nanny and Isaiah series.

Do gadgets and gimmicks produce quick results during Evangelism week? Find out in this humorous adventure about witnessing and trusting in God. In the "Nanny and Isaiah" series.

A video on the consequences of gossip.

Jimmy is a high school track champ whose father pushes him too hard to succeed.

High school reporter Dave writes an essay for the school contest about the importance of finding God's will for his own life which causes quite a controversy. Teens weigh being popular party goers versus being a good Christian. This film is part of a series for teenagers who are questioning their faith in a modern world that doesn't seem very friendly to Christians.

A story about slowing down the pace of life and putting faith and family first.

A short drama which seeks to explore some of the problems in inter-faith relationships.

A young man, Facing torture and possibly death for his Christian beliefs, confesses his fears to Peter, who awaits a similar fate. Peter tells him of fear he felt in following Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethesamene, when he denied knowing him three times - and yet Jesus told him that he would be the rock upon which the Church was built. Peter goes on to relate the events of the passion week, including the Christ's crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

Young and restless Steve lives on a ranch with his father and brother. Yearning for independence, he takes his share of the farm's cash settlement and leaves for the big city. Steve quickly burns through his money and is forced to drift from one menial job to another before eventually realizing the value of his family. Deeply repentant, he returns home, where he is welcomed back with open arms by his father.

Story about two boys who want ponies for Christmas but their family can only afford one. The horse owner, who is bitter about the loss of his son in the war, is softened by the boys' sacrifice for each other.

A twentieth century TV journalist conducts an exclusive first century interview with Pontius Pilate thirty years after Christ's death. Go back in time to 64 A.D. with interviewer newsman Theodore Michael (Don Porter). As he speaks with Pontius Pilate (Guy Stockwell) and his wife Claudia Procula (Lesley Woods), Pilate reveals his innermost thoughts about Jesus' trial and the Good Friday judgment.

The Goosehill Gang goes camping and must discover who or what is causing a howling noise in the woods. Did we mention there's also an escaped convict who is armed and dangerous?

A young girl helps her parents as she wonders what God's special gift is at Christmas time.

Fighting juvenile delinquency the Family Films way!

A 1950's family man is out of work and looking for a job discovers that putting God first in your life is what matters most.