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ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 12: Burns Family Studios has
launched its first motion picture in DVD, an epic action
feature set in ancient England, called "Pendragon: Sword
of His Father.”
The two hour motion picture, distributed through retail
stores, has been supported by Family Christian Stores,
the nation's largest Christian bookstore chain, and TBN,
the world's largest Christian television network. TBN
will broadcast the film later this year.
"Pendragon's" producers sought to inspire today's
Christian movie viewer with a message of faith, courage
and obedience to one's calling. The motion picture has
been awarded four "Doves" by the Dove Family Foundation.
It also won "Best Family Picture" for 2009 and two other
awards at the Bare Bones Film Festival.
"'Pendragon' is a very impressive attempt at a
historical epic ... very entertaining, inspiring and
sometimes surprising Christian movie," said Dr. Ted
Baehr of Movieguide, the family guide to movies and
entertainment.
Tim Eldred, executive director for Christian Endeavor,
the nation's oldest youth ministry organization, said, "Pendragon
captures the cry of a generation ready to step forward
and transform their world. This film serves as an
example of what happens when we believe in God's call on
young lives."
Like the producers of the movie "Fireproof," whose
production team is based in a small Georgia church,
Burns Family Studios and their first project, "Pendragon,"
started as the faithful vision of two home-schooling
families -- parents, aunts, uncles, young people and
volunteers from their churches -- with a big idea.
"Our family seeks to inspire Christians to embrace God's
purpose for their lives -- to take up the world-changing
task that God has for them. To that end, we're
leveraging one of the most heart-penetrating forces of
our time - film," said director Chad Burns.
"Once it was said that 'the pen was mightier than the
sword.' Today, feature films are shaping cultural norms
and ways of thinking. It is our vision that through "Pendragon"
and our other pictures, people will be inspired to live
bold, vibrant lives for Jesus Christ," said Burns.
Aaron Burns, Chad Burn's cousin, who plays the lead role
of Artos, said, "As we saw 'Pendragon' through to
completion, we watched God provide in amazing ways.”
Aaron Burn's father, Andy, plays British ruler Ambrosius,
while he also tends to the everyday Burns Family Studio
financial concerns. Aaron's mother, Tracy, managed the
hundreds of extras that played in the movie.
Although set in a distant time and a faraway place, "Pendragon"
is more than an exciting adventure flick. It tells a
story that is essential to Christians and families
today. Through "Pendragon's" epic battles and dramatic
intrigue shines the story of a young man whose life was
changed when he submitted himself to God's plan.
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