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NEW FILMSSt. Joan of Arc Maid for GodJoan of Arc is known in history as the young warrior girl who bravely ledarmies of Frenchmen into fierce battles against the English. But what isknown about her divine call from God to do this incredible feat for sucha young woman? In this beautiful, moving docu-drama made for television,historians piece together the deep faith that led Joan to the deedswhich sparked a major turning point in France’s history. With dramaticreenactments filmed on-location in France, England and the United States,this unique and powerful film salutes Joan of Arc as a warrior of men, andhonors her as a Maid for God, a great Saint of the Catholic Church.j SJOA-M . . . 60 min, $14.95Home RunProfessional baseball playerCory Brand (Scott Elrod) isa star, but off the field hislife is spiraling out of control.Hoping to save her client’scareer after a DUI and ateam suspension, Cory’s agent(Vivica Fox) sends him back tothe small town where he grewup. Forced to coach the youthbaseball team and participatein an addiction recovery program,Cory can’t wait to return to his old life. But ashis young players help him experience the joy of thegame, Cory discovers his need to find freedom fromhis past—and win back the love (Dorian Brown) heleft behind. A powerful reminder that with God, it’snever too late, and freedom is possible.j HRUN-M . . . 116 mins, $16.95Ring the BellSlick, big city sports agent RobDecker has it all. But on hislatest mission to sign a highschool baseball superstar, Robbecomes stranded in a smalltown where the simplicity oflife and the faith of the peoplestands in stark contrast to hisown fast-paced, win-at-allcostsmindset. Torn betweenthese two worlds, will Robhave the courage to let faithtransform his life? Ring the Bell stars Casey Bond andRyan Scharoun, and also features Christian musicartists Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman,and Matthew West, along with baseball legends RickSutcliffe, John Kruk, and Ben Zobrist.j RBE-M . . . 91 mins, $14.95The Courageous Heartof Irena SendlerThis is the compelling story ofPolish Catholic social worker,Irena Sendler, one of the mostremarkable, and unlikely, heroesof World War II, saving2,500 Jewish children duringthe Nazi occupation of Poland.Irena was eventually capturedby the Gestapo, but even aftermonths of torture, she maintainedher silence. Her heroicefforts were honored by a nomination for the NobelPeace Prize in 2007. Starring Anna Paquin, GoranVisnjic and Marcia Gay Harden.j CHOIS-M . . . 100 min., $19.95Abel’s FieldLeft motherless by tragedyand abandoned by hisfather, high school senior SethMcArdle (Samuel Davis) isunder enormous pressure tosupport his little sisters. Withhuge responsibilities and notime to play sports anymore,he endures the bullying of thefootball team at school. Whenhe fights back, he’s singled outfor punishment, assigned toan after-school work detail under the supervisionof a quiet, mysterious groundskeeper, Abel (KevinSorbo). Much to his surprise, Seth discovers that Abeltruly understands his struggles. As dark times lureSeth towards desperate measures, Abel could be theone person who can point him back towards the light.A well-acted and compelling story of redemption.j AFI-M . . . 104 min, $19.95The BibleFrom Executive ProducersRoma Downey and MarkBurnett comes The Bible—anepic 10-part miniseries retellingstories from the SacredScriptures, both Old and NewTestament, for a whole newgeneration. Breathtaking inscope and scale, The Bible featurespowerful performances,exotic locales and dazzlingvisual effects that breathespectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith andcourage from Genesis through Revelation. This historictelevision event is sure to entertain and inspirethe whole family.j BIBLE-M . . . 4 discs, 440 min, $59.95Blu-ray BIBLE-B . . . $69.9525www.ignatius.com • 1-800-651-1531Leonie!The true story of LeonieMartin, the “hidden sister”of St. Therese of Lisieux, whowas the least gifted of thefive Martin girls. She wasan emotionally disturbedchild who suffered muchand caused anguish in herfamily and especially for hersaintly mother, Zelie. Thismovie reveals the backwardchild who also had significantphysical health issues, and yet was the first one tofollow Therese’s “Little Way”.j LEO-M . . . 90 mins, $24.95