WALKING THUNDER
Runtime: 94 minutes
Cast: John Denver, James Read, David Tom, Chief Ted Thin Elk
(1994)
(Western/Family/Drama)

A boy finds respect for his father as they endure the harshness of the West.  As the boy travels to find supplies with a real mountain man, he learns the truth about the Wild West, survival, and the legendary bear Walking Thunder.  But most importantly, the boy becomes a man.

DREAM RIDER
Runtime: 92 minutes
Cast: James Earl Jones, Matthew Geriak, Leigh Taylor Young
(1993)
(Drama)

The true story of one man’s triumph… Dream Rider is the heartwarming story of Bruce Jennings, a young man who early in his senior year of high school loses his leg in a tragic motorcycle accident.  Once a football hero, Bruce must now overcome his greatest challenge which is his fear of living as a handicapped person. With the help of a friend (played by James Earl Jones) Bruce overcomes many barriers and wins a record-breaking bicycle race.

THE LEGEND OF WOLF MOUNTAIN
Runtime: 91 minutes
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Bo Hopkins, Nicole Lund, Jonathan Best, Vivian Schilling
(1992)
(Family/Adventure)

Held hostage by ruthless ex-cons in the rugged mountains, three children escape their captors with the help of a native American Indian, “Wolf Spirit.” As a search party races to find them, the kids struggle to survive in the wild.

THE LAST WINTER
Runtime: 115 minutes
Cast: Gerard Parkes, David Ferry, Wanda Cannon, Marsha Moreau, Joshua Murray
(1990)
(Family/Drama)

A warm, humorous and inspiring feature film, tells the story of a young man’s struggle to keep his world from changing.  Placed in the rural setting of the mid 1950’s, it revolves around William Jamison and his colorful old Grampa Jack.  Since Will was born they have shared the same bed and often the same dreams.  William is a boy of great imagination who stumbles between fantasy and reality and who, with the gentle guidance of Grampa Jack, discovers they can be one in the same.

The family farm, on a rolling piece of spacious countryside is William’s favorite spot on the face of the earth.  He is devastated to learn of this family’s decision to move to the city, far away from his friends and the love of his life, his cousin Kate.  He revolts at the threat of being uprooted and desperately fights to hold on to the only life he has known…childhood

LITTLE HEROES
Runtime: 78 minutes
Cast: Raeanin Simpson, Katherine Willis
(1990)
(Family)

A spirited young girl and her beloved dog teach an entire town the true meaning of courage in this heart-warming adventure for the entire family.  Snubbed by her small-town neighbors because of her family’s poverty, little Charley Wilson’s closest friend is her loyal dog, Fuzz. When she and her dog are faced with a life-or-death test of their love for a gruff old farmer named Alonzo, they must perform an almost miraculous rescue.

GOD’S OUTLAW
Runtime: 93 minutes
Cast: Bernard Archard, Keith Barron, Roger Rees
(1988)
(Drama)

This film is the true story of William Tyndale, “the father of the English Bible.”  His story of struggle to bring about the English translation of the Bible is compelling as he works to get through international politics, religious intrigue and false justice.

JOHN WYCLIFFE: THE MORNING STAR
Runtime: 75 minutes
Cast: Peter Howell, Robert James, Keith Buckley
(1984)
(Drama)

Based on the story of John Wycliffe, a scholar and devout Christian. During the Dark Ages when violence and exploitation prevailed over kindness and justice, he seeks to defend the poor and innocent of England.

SEVEN ALONE
Runtime: 100 minutes
Cast: Stewart Peterson, Dewey Martin, Ann Collings, Dean Smith
(1979)
(Western/Family/Drama)

Based on a true story, a family left their Missouri home in 1843 to discover new dreams and hopes in the Oregon frontier.  Along the way, seven children become separated from their traveling group, forcing them to finish the incredible 200+ mile journey alone.

AGAINST A CROOKED SKY
Runtime: 89 minutes
Cast: Richard Boone, Stewart Peterson, Henry Wilcoxon
(1977)
(Western)

A gripping adventure story of heroism, devotion, and sacrifices made by a teenage boy while trying to tame the Wild West. He risks his life to track down and rescue his sister, who has been captured by savage Indians.

WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS
Runtime: 108 minutes
Cast: James Whitmore, Beverly Garland, Stewart Peterson
(1974)
(Family/Drama)

A boy’s yearning for two red-bone hunting dogs, which his parents cannot afford, brings him face to face with adventure, suspense, tragedy, and ultimately, a love and loyalty of family and friendship.