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'Powerful,' 'Redemptive' Film: 'Unconditional' on DVD March 5

True Story of 'Papa Joe' Bradford's Outreach to At-Risk Kids Inspires Movie Starring Lynn Collins and Michael Ealy

"UNCONDITIONAL will encourage and inspire you to fully engage in your community." -- Jim McBride, Executive Producer, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS

UnconditionaltheMovie.com

Contact: Michael Conrad, 214-616-0320

NASHVILLE, Jan. 31, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- From the amazing life of "Papa Joe" Bradford and featuring Lynn Collins (JOHN CARTER) and Michael Ealy (BARBERSHOP), comes the "powerful" and "beautiful" UNCONDITIONAL on DVD March 5 -- an inspiring story of God's love shining through tragedy.

"A strong woman suffers loss but finds hope and purpose helping at-risk kids," said Ben Howard, senior vice president of Provident Films. "UNCONDITIONAL is the best kind of story -- encouraging, uplifting and inspired by true events."

Harbinger Media Partners produced and Provident Films distributes UNCONDITIONAL, featuring Collins and Ealy and Bruce McGill (LINCOLN, THE LEGEND OF BAGGER VANCE), Kwesi Boakye (I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF), Diego Klattenhoff (THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, Homeland), Cedric Pendleton (RUNAWAY JURY, DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN), and introducing Gabriella Phillips as Keisha.

IN OTHERS' WORDS

  • "UNCONDITIONAL is a powerful reminder of the impact each one of us has when we reach out and share love with people in our hurting world. It's a big-time touchdown!" -- Shaun Alexander, Former NFL MVP
     
  • "Raises the bar for all inspirational movies. Well-written, great acting and an even better message." -- Sara Pace, Director, Desire Street Ministries
     
  • "UNCONDITIONAL sets itself apart with quality filmmaking and redemptive storytelling delivered with authenticity." -- ChristianityToday.com
     
  • "UNCONDITIONAL tells a beautiful story that reminds me afresh of the powerful impact of reaching out to help another." -- Ron Hall, Best-selling Author, Same Kind of Different As Me

SYNOPSIS
Samantha Crawford is living a storybook life: she's happily married, she lives on a ranch where she keeps her beloved horse, and the stories she's told and illustrated since childhood have become published books.

When her husband, Billy, is killed in a senseless act of violence, Sam loses her faith and her will to live. But a death-defying encounter with two children leads to a reunion with Joe, her oldest friend.

As Sam watches "Papa Joe" care for and love the kids in his under-resourced neighborhood, she begins to realize that no matter life's circumstances, God's love is always reaching out to us.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Enjoy these 12 special features with the UNCONDITIONAL DVD:

  • The Heart of UNCONDITIONAL
     
  • The Cast of UNCONDITIONAL
     
  • Becoming "Papa Joe"
     
  • Prison Yard Fight!
     
  • Country Music Saved My Life
     
  • The Kids of UNCONDITIONAL
     
  • The Power of Positive Filmmaking
     
  • Upbringing
     
  • Why Bad Things Happen
     
  • Prison
     
  • Make A Difference
     
  • Trailer

THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
A young African American with unlimited potential, Joe Bradford landed in prison among violent offenders after putting his considerable computer skills to work hacking into a bank and robbing it of about $200 (which he paid back). Released, in failing health, on disability and living in Nashville's notorious projects, Bradford and his wife's hearts were touched by the many fatherless children around them. Simple acts of kindness brought one after another of these kids to their door. They formed a choir for the kids and soon he was their "Papa Joe," providing the love and stability he never knew. Today, they continue this work through Elijah's Heart Ministry, showing love to underprivileged children and their families, assisting them with practical needs and inspiring others to act by raising awareness of these often-desperate situations.

Entertainment with purpose, UNCONDITIONAL partnered with scores of ministries and nonprofit organizations nationally like the one run by the real-life Papa Joe, encouraging people to ACT on needs in their communities. Details at UnconditionaltheMovie.com.

DVD DETAILS
RELEASE DATE: March 5, 2013
RUN TIME: Approximately 98 minutes
MPAA RATING: PG-13 for some violent content and mature thematic elements
DOVE FOUNDATION RATING: Five Doves. Family Approved, 12+

The UNCONDITIONAL DVD is available for pre-order now and for purchase online and in retail stores on March 5.

For interviews, contact: Michael Conrad Michael@Lovell-Fairchild.com 214-616-0320

To learn more, visit: UnconditionaltheMovie.com

And visit Lovell-Fairchild.com for:
UNCONDITIONAL Fact Sheet
UNCONDITIONAL Cast and Crew Bios
UNCONDITIONAL Synopsis
UNCONDITIONAL Endorsements
UNCONDITIONAL Q&A with "Papa Joe"

About Provident Films ProvidentFilms.org
Provident Films, a division of Provident Music Group, develops, produces and markets faith-based films. Nashville-based Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, has served for more than three decades, worldwide, as a leader in Christian entertainment.

About Harbinger Media Partners HarbingerMediaPartners.com
Harbinger Media Partners LLC is a media company created to produce high quality theatrical films that honor God and inspire viewers to pursue Him and serve others. "God honoring" films are those that bring glory and honor to God by being consistent with Biblical principles and the teachings of Jesus.


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