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Journey Films Journey Films has produced more than 30 award-winning documentary films focused on the intersection of faith, religion, and spirituality. www.journeyfilms.com
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A television and film production company specializing in religion, faith and spirituality founded by award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier.

A television and film production company specializing in religion, faith and spirituality founded by award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier.

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Barry Casey reviews our latest film in Spectrum Magazine. Check out the link below!
17/02/2021
Spiritual Audacity: Abraham Heschel’s Prophetic Role

Barry Casey reviews our latest film in Spectrum Magazine. Check out the link below!

In Martin Doblmeier’s new documentary, "Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story," Heschel emerges not only as the foremost interpreter of the Hebrew prophets in the twentieth century, but also as a prophet himself.

James Rudin, interviewed in our new film Spiritual Audacity, writes about the impactful friendship between Abraham Joshu...
12/02/2021
How Heschel and King bonded over the Hebrew prophets

James Rudin, interviewed in our new film Spiritual Audacity, writes about the impactful friendship between Abraham Joshua Heschel and Martin Luther King, Jr.

(RNS) — Black History Month is a fitting moment to recall a brief, remarkable friendship that permanently transformed America.

Check out the review of new film in Adventist Review!Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story is available n...
02/02/2021
​Spiritual Audacity

Check out the review of new film in Adventist Review!

Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story is available now on DVD at Amazon.com

Closer Look December 1, 2020 ​Spiritual Audacity Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story, a film by Martin Doblmeier, Journey Films, 56 minutes, 2021. Reviewed by Stephen Chavez, Adventist Review.The twentieth century saw some remarkable religious persons whose influence is still felt...

Check out the review of our new film by James McGrath in Patheos
28/01/2021
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

Check out the review of our new film by James McGrath in Patheos

I watched the latest documentary from Journey Films about the life of Abraham J. Heschel last night, and realizing that today is Holocaust remembrance day

26/01/2021
Spiritual Audacity - Trailer

NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD!

Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel was one of the most remarkable and inspiring figures of the American 20th Century. He was a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr and the entire Civil Rights Movement, a leading critic of the Vietnam War, a champion for Soviet Jews and a pioneer in the work of interfaith dialogue. The film combines archival photographs and rarely seen footage, as well as interviews with: Civil Rights leaders Congressman John Lewis and Andrew Young, Pulitzer-prize winning historian Taylor Branch, public theologian Cornel West, Jewish Theological Seminary Chancellor Arnold Eisen, daughter Susannah Heschel and others.

Available exclusively at Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R322446?ref=myi_title_dp

This is "Spiritual Audacity - Trailer" by Journey Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Journey Films 🕯
24/12/2020

Happy Holidays from all of us at Journey Films 🕯

TONIGHT! Our film CHAPLAINS has an encore presentation on WORLD Channel. Catch it at 7pm or 12am EST (9pm PST), or check...
14/12/2020

TONIGHT! Our film CHAPLAINS has an encore presentation on WORLD Channel. Catch it at 7pm or 12am EST (9pm PST), or check https://worldchannel.org/schedule/ for your local listings.

Chaplaincy Innovation Lab
12/12/2020
Chaplaincy Innovation Lab

Chaplaincy Innovation Lab

The award-winning documentary CHAPLAINS will have an encore presentation on The WORLD Channel, Monday, December 14 at 7pm and 12am (9pm PST).
Check out a preview here:
http://ow.ly/P1pl50CH03s
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On his contribution to Anchored in The Current, edited by Gregory C. Ellison II, Martin Doblmeier said, "Making the Thur...
21/10/2020

On his contribution to Anchored in The Current, edited by Gregory C. Ellison II, Martin Doblmeier said, "Making the Thurman film has really one of the most inspiring periods in my life. I am so grateful to the whole Thurman community of family, friends and scholars who welcomed me and nourished me along the way."

You are invited to join the conversation! The gathering will consist of 3-parts: live music, a dialogue among the authors, and a live Q&A. We will also be giving away some signed copies of the book to randomly selected attendees.

Please register at this link: bit.ly/anchoredbooklaunch

Martin Doblmeier is a contributor to Gregory C. Ellison's new book on Howard Thurman, Anchored in the Current. Look for...
16/10/2020

Martin Doblmeier is a contributor to Gregory C. Ellison's new book on Howard Thurman, Anchored in the Current. Look for it now wherever books are sold!

I would like to take a moment to thank all the sponsors of Anchored In The Current for making this collaboration possible.

We are grateful for your surety in the work we are doing and your generosity, being a part of making a big dream into a big reality. Thank you!

Deaconess Foundation

Interdenominational Theological Center

Columbia Theological Seminary

Journey Films

West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

Pitts Theology Library

Fearless Dialogues

Presbytery of Greater Atlanta

*this post has been updated to include ALL of our wonderful sponsors!

It's Prime Day! For today and tomorrow only, Prime members get 20% off two of our award-winning DVDs on Amazon. Choose f...
13/10/2020

It's Prime Day! For today and tomorrow only, Prime members get 20% off two of our award-winning DVDs on Amazon. Choose from Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story or Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story.

If you're not a Prime member, don't worry - we'll have more discounts coming up in the next couple of months!

Interfaith Voices is re-airing their interview with Martin Doblmeier today. Click below to listen!
21/08/2020
The Evolution of Dorothy Day

Interfaith Voices is re-airing their interview with Martin Doblmeier today. Click below to listen!

We talk with documentary filmmaker Martin Doblmeier about his latest film, Revolution of the Heart about Dorothy Day – social activist and founder of the Catholic Workers Movement.

Journey Films is excited to announce our next project, SPIRITUAL AUDACITY: The Abraham Heschel Story. Heschel came to Am...
30/07/2020

Journey Films is excited to announce our next project, SPIRITUAL AUDACITY: The Abraham Heschel Story.

Heschel came to America in 1940, barely escaping the Holocaust in Europe, and went on to become one of the most influential religious figures of the era. He was friend and mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr, and the entire Civil Rights Movement, an outspoken critic of the war in Vietnam, a leading voice for interfaith unity and a champion for Soviet Jews. Heschel's writings - The Prophets, The Sabbath, God in Search of Man and many others, remain religious classics to this day, studied in seminaries and religious programs around the world.

Watch for updates about the early release of the film on DVD and the schedule for broadcast in late 2020 or early 2021 on your local PBS station.

We remember and give thanks for the life of Rep. John Lewis, a friend of Journey and leader of generations in the work f...
18/07/2020

We remember and give thanks for the life of Rep. John Lewis, a friend of Journey and leader of generations in the work for justice and equality. Rest well, sir.

10/06/2020
Anderson Cooper 360

Friend of Journey Dr. Cornel West shares his thoughts after George Floyd's funeral.

In today’s funeral for George Floyd there was "not one reference to hatred or revenge. It was all about love and justice," says Dr.
Cornel West.

"The Floyd family lifted up that spiritual moral banner in the midst of a moment in which we got all of the lies and crimes."

05/06/2020
12/05/2020

We apologize for the inconvenience, but due to technical difficulties today's InTrust webinar has been postponed. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date later in May - we hope you can join us then!

If anyone is having trouble accessing the registration for today's InTrust webinar, please use the following link: https...
12/05/2020
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Behind the scenes with Martin Doblmeier. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

If anyone is having trouble accessing the registration for today's InTrust webinar, please use the following link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GzTHgnQERuW8an7I_1EsOA

Join award-winning documentary filmmaker, Martin Doblmeier, as he discusses how his films can be used as educational tools, both in and outside the classroom. Connect with us as we explore the power of storytelling and how the religious figures profiled in Doblmeier's films -- including Dorothy Day,...

Join award-winning documentary filmmaker, Martin Doblmeier, as he discusses how his films can be used as educational too...
08/05/2020

Join award-winning documentary filmmaker, Martin Doblmeier, as he discusses how his films can be used as educational tools, both in and outside the classroom.

Connect with us as we explore the power of storytelling and how the religious figures profiled in Doblmeier's films -- including Dorothy Day, Howard Thurman, and Reinhold Niebuhr -- can spark important conversations about community and service.
Register at https://www.intrust.org/Webinars/Behind-the-scenes-with-Martin-Doblmeier

Christian Anarchy Come of Age: Dorothy Day and the Common Good | Front Porch Republic
24/04/2020
Christian Anarchy Come of Age: Dorothy Day and the Common Good | Front Porch Republic

Christian Anarchy Come of Age: Dorothy Day and the Common Good | Front Porch Republic

Home Articles Philosophers & Saints Christian Anarchy Come of Age: Dorothy Day and the Common Good ArticlesPhilosophers & SaintsThe Nightstand Christian Anarchy Come of Age: Dorothy Day and the Common Good By Myles Werntz - April 24, 2020 1 Reading Time: 9 minutes Facebook Twitter Email Print Abilen...

Looking for something to watch? Check all the classic Journey films at our streaming portal! Go to watch.journeyfilms.co...
20/04/2020

Looking for something to watch? Check all the classic Journey films at our streaming portal! Go to watch.journeyfilms.com to see what's available, all for $2.99 each.

Revolution of the Heart is mentioned in this great article in the New Yorker
06/04/2020
Dorothy Day’s Radical Faith

Revolution of the Heart is mentioned in this great article in the New Yorker

The life and legacy of the Catholic writer and activist, whom some hope will be made a saint.

Adventist Review Online | Closer Look
12/03/2020
Adventist Review Online | Closer Look

Adventist Review Online | Closer Look

Closer Look February 3, 2020 Closer Look Revolution of the HeartRevolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story, a film by Martin Doblmeier, Journey Films, 56 minutes, 2020. Reviewed by Stephen Chavez, Adventist Review.In a joint session of the United States Congress in September 2015, four Americans...

11/03/2020

BALTIMORE: We are very sorry to announce that tomorrow's screening of Revolution of the Heart has been cancelled by the organizers.

10/03/2020

IOWA CITY! Join us on Monday, March 16 for a free screening of Revolution of the Heart.

Documentary gives intimate portrait of Catholic activist Dorothy Day
06/03/2020
Documentary gives intimate portrait of Catholic activist Dorothy Day

Documentary gives intimate portrait of Catholic activist Dorothy Day

Lisa Hendey writes, My search for understanding of Dorothy Day's spirituality and legacy recently expanded after viewing the brilliant film "Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story." Airing nationwide on public television stations starting this month for Women's History Month and now availabl...

Martin Doblmeier was interviewed on Catholic TV's Encounter program. (Segment begins at 8:46)
05/03/2020
Revolution of the Heart

Martin Doblmeier was interviewed on Catholic TV's Encounter program. (Segment begins at 8:46)

Kevin Nelson hosts Encounter, the original CatholicTV magazine series, March 2020 episode.Interview with Martin Doblmeier about Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story.Question of the monthSaint of the month: Ludovico of CasoriaSurvey Says

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Dorothy Day on the Christophers
Dorothy Day on the Christophers

Dorothy Day was born on November 8, 1896. In this interview from 1971, she describes the beginnings of the Catholic Worker houses. Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story is coming soon from Journey Films http://journeyfilms.com/roth-about/

Backs Against the Wall Director Interview
Backs Against the Wall Director Interview

Tonight's the night! Join us for a screening of Backs Against the Wall at Oxford College of Emory University at 7:30 pm, followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Martin Doblmeier and Thurman scholar Luther Smith. Meanwhile, check out this excerpt from an interview with Martin Doblmeier.

Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story Trailer
Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story Trailer

Journey Films is very excited to announce our next film! REVOLUTION OF THE HEART: The Dorothy Day Story profiles one of the most extraordinary and courageous women in American history. She was co-founder (along with Peter Maurin) of the Catholic Worker Movement that began as a newspaper to expose rampant injustices during the Great Depression. It soon expanded to become a network of houses of hospitality to welcome the poor and destitute. It will air on Public Television beginning in March 2020.

Jean Vanier, the founder of the worldwide L’Arche communities for men and women with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, died Tuesday in France. He was 90. Jean was the subject of the first documentary film we produced for Journey Films. The film’s title was "The Heart Has Its Reasons", taken from French philosopher Blaise Pascal. In so many ways it perfectly suited Vanier’s work and ministry for he understood well the unlimited possibilities of the human heart. Vanier made his life’s work the creation of small communities where the center of that community is the person with intellectual and physical disabilities. Often those disabilities could be severe. For Vanier, in that person’s weakness and vulnerability - in the pain and anguish they often expressed openly - is the very heart of Christ. Jean Vanier was in his mid-50’s when we traveled to Trosly-Breuil, France, in the early 1980’s to make the film. We spent weeks living with the community. Joining me on the film’s production team to France was Sister Gretchen Dysart, MSC and Paul Gasek. None of us would leave the same. What I remember so clearly about Jean was his candor and willingness to talk about the challenges of living with those who have disabilities. How the pace at L’Arche needed to be vastly different than the rest of the world – a pace where those in greatest need could feel safe and protected. L’Arche is the French word for the Ark, the Biblical symbol of deliverance. When we made the film there were some 60 L’Arche homes worldwide. Today there are nearly 150, a testament to the community’s long-term commitment to be a presence where needed most. Jean Vanier reminds us all of the capacity of human beings to love at the deepest level – to discover in the smile and tears of the weakest among us the very face of God. Martin Doblmeier

We are pleased to announce the recent completion of volume 5 of the Howard Thurman Papers by our friend, Dr. Walter Earl Fluker. Here he shares a few thoughts on completing the project and its' importance in todays world. More information about the papers can be found here: https://www.sc.edu/uscpress/books/2019/7949.html

Backs Against the Wall at the Landmark E Street Cinema
Backs Against the Wall at the Landmark E Street Cinema

TONIGHT! We are excited to host a screening of Backs Against the Wall with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and... and Wesley Theological Seminary. The event is full but there may be last-minute standby seats. If you're in the area, stop by for what promises to be a memorable evening!

Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story - Trailer
Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story - Trailer

Howard Thurman - one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century, became a “spiritual foundation” for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis. The film will begin airing on Public Television this month and is available on Amazon today.

Backs Against the Wall Trailer
Backs Against the Wall Trailer

Backs Against the Wall begins airing on public television this month. It will debut on the WORLD Channel this Friday 2/8 at 6pm.

Deep River - Dr. Eileen Guenther and Millicent Scarlett-Smith
Deep River - Dr. Eileen Guenther and Millicent Scarlett-Smith

Dr. Eileen Guenther and Millicent Scarlett-Smith can be heard throughout Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story. Please enjoy their performance of Deep River.

Dr. Cornel West on the Value of Democracy
Dr. Cornel West on the Value of Democracy

Dr. Cornel West on the Value of Democracy

An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story - Trailer
An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story - Trailer

Although he may be best remembered today as the author of the famed “Serenity Prayer,” Reinhold Niebuhr was an outspoken American-born pastor, writer, and political activist.

Elie Wiesel on Forgiveness
Elie Wiesel on Forgiveness

Last Friday the world lost one of its most articulate and prophetic voices with the passing of author and Nobel Laureate for Peace, Elie Wiesel. For more than six decades he spoke "truth to power" so the world would not forget the unimaginable tragedy of the Holocaust, and he used his public platform to raise awareness about other global injustices. Martin Doblmeier, of Journey Films, had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Wiesel in the film "The Power of Forgiveness" where he shared reflections on his personal story as well as the Jewish perspective on the challenges of forgiveness. Watch below:

Chaplain Barry Black Rebukes the US Senate
Chaplain Barry Black Rebukes the US Senate

Remeber when U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr Barry C Black rebuked the entire US Senate on national television? We do! It was a revolutionary moment for our film: Chaplains

CHAPLAINS
CHAPLAINS

Journey Films' Latest Documentary: Chaplains

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Journey Films was founded in 1983 by award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier as a television and film production company specializing in religion, faith and spirituality. Journey has produced more than 30 documentary films that have aired on PBS, ABC, NBC, the BBC and have been translated into more than a dozen languages for broadcast outlets around the world. Journey’s most recent film An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story is now broadcasting on PBS, along with our second most recent documentary -- CHAPLAINS. Journey Films is also known for other award-winning films, like the biographical documentary on celebrated German theologian and Nazi resister Dietrich Bonhoeffer, followed by The Power of Forgiveness which won many top awards and inspired a companion book. In all, Journey’s films have won a total eight Gabriel Awards for the nation’s best film on a topic of religion, three awards at the US International Film and Television Festival, the Sun Valley Film Festival and many others.

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I just watched Revolution of the Heart and found it to be fascinating. I knew just a little bit about Dorothy Day and learned a lot from this show; now I need to read more. I'm pretty sure that I went to grade school with Martin Doblmeier.
Do you know what time on Friday March 6th the Dorothy Day documentary is. I believe it is to show on PBS. Thank you!
It's great to see Martin Doblmeier receiving an honorary degree from Loma Linda University's School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion. Doctor of Humane Letters: what will you do for an encore?
I'm just seeing this page for the first time. It immediately hit me like a ton of bricks because 1413 King Street, Alexandria VA used to be my grandparents home. Wow.
Congratulations, Journey Films, for winning the Wilbur Award for An American Conscience. It's a great film, and the award is well-deserved.