Erwin Raphael McManus was named one of the 50 Most Influential Christians in America by Church Report Magazine in January 2006 and 2007. He is a Gold Medallion Award finalist and is the author of An Unstoppable Force, Chasing Daylight, Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul, The Barbarian Way and Stand Against the Wind. McManus serves as the lead pastor and Cultural Architect of Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA, which was also named one of the 50 most influential churches in America in 2007 and is known around the world for its spiritual creativity and cosmopolitan diversity. His new short film collection, CRAVE, mirrors the dramatic themes found in Soul Cravings, the best-selling book by McManus, who has become one of the most respected, highly regarded and sought-after speakers, authors, mentors and pastors in our culture today. The DVD portrays the visual storytelling medium in three heartfelt stories, Nameless Moment, Pop Star and Midnight Clear, which reveal the deep human need for intimacy, meaning and destiny the hidden mysteries that permeate the soul and a consistent passion of McManus’s ministry and mission. Each film features an introduction from McManus and a short message on the theme. The Crave DVD features all three films on one disc and includes a film companion guide for the suggested retail price of $19.98. In Nameless Moment, Gavin, an intelligent but pessimistic physics student who’s convinced that life is a series of random, meaningless events, played by Dusty Sorg (The Company Man, The Television, Rings), lives in his car, showers on campus, and dreams about Kaleen, a woman he’s never had the courage to speak to, played by Kylee Cochran (Summerland, House, ER,). One night, Gavin’s preconception is shattered after he unexpectedly becomes Kaleen’s confidante and changes her life forever. Pop Star features a spoiled British pop star, played by Adam Campbell (You Are Here, Date Movie), who ends up in a hospital emergency room after his hair is set on fire right before his first American concert. During his stay, he forms an unexpected bond with his roommate, a precocious eight-year-old girl named Shana, played by Adair Tishler (Heroes, Saving Grace). When Andy discovers why Shana is in the hospital, he learns a hard life lesson. In Midnight Clear, the home of an unsuspecting family becomes the refuge for an escaped convict seeking shelter from a storm. However, his break-in is no accident. As time ticks down, the convict forges an unlikely connection with the family. When the police arrive, the true nature of their relationship is revealed. This story features Victoria Rowell (The Young and the Restless, Dumb & Dumber) and Guy Torry (Slow Burn, Runaway Jury). ShareThis
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