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Final
Solution
“...one
of those rare films...”
Final Solution is one of those rare films that comes along every
couple of decades with a strong, contemporary, relevant story; quality
directing, and excellent acting all combined in such a way as to be thoroughly
entertaining while challenging your thinking on your life long established
beliefs. This one’s a winner. If after watching Final Solution you
are not challenged to consider forgiveness and reconciliation in your own
personal relationships, you may want to consider having someone check to see if
you are still breathing.
-Barry Werner, Managing Director,
World Wide Pictures
(Billy Graham Evangelistic Association)
“...fantastic!”
It is fantastic! This is a powerful movie – every family should have it.
-Dr. Robert H. Schuller
Executive Pastor, Crystal Cathedral
Hour of Power Television Ministry
“...powerful!!”
It is powerful!!
-Desmond M. Tutu
Archbishop Emeritus
“...not to be missed.”
This film, shot in South Africa, is a powerful true story of how the life of a
white Afrikaner, well on his way to becoming a paramilitary assassin, was
turned around by a woman and two books. I loved the way that the script worked
in one of my favorite novels (Cry, the Beloved Country), and how it
shows that the Bible can be twisted and also used to get at truth. The
characters are not card-board cutouts, but fallible human beings seeking
justice and vengeance--and eventually, reconciliation. It's not to be missed.
I...can hardly wait for this one to be released on video.
-Ed McNulty,
Visual Parables
“4
out of 4 Stars”
Final Solution avoids a major pitfall that theme-driven movies can
fall into. Some films find themselves so compelled to present a message that
they manipulate the plot and characters to force a desired outcome. Final
Solution starts with the very best ingredient found in every good
story–great characters...completely believable...
The greatest attribute of a character is the change they experience from
beginning to end. It is Gerrit’s transformation that makes the whole movie
worthwhile.
-ChristianWeek
Paul Boge, reviewer
“...one
of the best...”
Christian-produced message films are almost invariably preachy, one-sided,
simplistic, and/or badly made, often all of the above. Writer-director Cristóbal
Krusen avoids these pitfalls with notable restraint, aided by solid
performances from well-known South African actors, authentic shooting
locations, and attention to historical detail. In fact, Final Solution
is easily one of the best films to date from a Christian production company.
-Steven D. Greydanus,
DecentFilms.com
“...an
amazing video that everyone....should see”
This is a powerful and moving video that scrapes beneath the surface of the
color issue in a way that has never been done before. There is more than one
side to every story, and Final Solution gives you the chance to see
the story from all different angles. From the rising and falling of Gerrit, the
white supremacist, to the life and struggle of Moses, the black African just
trying to survive apartheid, this is a movie that shows the startling and
gruesome details of the times. Final Solution is an amazing video that
everyone, both white and black, should see to understand that we all have
struggles that can only be overcome if we come together and give peace a
chance. Five Doves (highest rating).
-Dove Foundation Review
“...a must-see movie...”
It seems ironic that Gerrit Wolfaardt, a white South African, and I, a 48 year
old-African American would become such close friends considering our
backgrounds. After seeing Final Solution, I know why. Gerrit's life is
turned around once he faces the truth of life and returns to the black
townships he once persecuted to wash people's feet and ask for forgiveness...Final
Solution helped black friends of mine come to grips with their own
prejudice. A must see movie for anyone for whom race/culture is a life issue.
-Clarence Shuler, President
Building Lasting Relationships, Inc.
author of Winning the Race to Unity:
Is Racial Reconciliation Really Working?
“...touched the deepest part of my soul...”
Final Solution is a story of hope and reconciliation that touched the
deepest part of my soul. It left me with renewed faith that no heart is beyond
the reach of God's love and grace.
-Ken Davis,
Author, Speaker
“...emotional power...”
The emotional power of the film left many of us in tears.
-Rev. John B. Pennington
writing in THE WAVE
“...magnificently produced...”
Finally, a magnificently produced film–with the same production quality as
'The Hiding Place'--that deals honestly and openly with the issues of racism
and ethnocentrism. From the beautiful score to the eye-popping cinematography,
the smartly scripted plot never once fails to deliver. This is the film you
tell your friends about. This is the film you put on your Top Ten List. It will
be sure to create some lively debate for all those interested in
reconciliation.
-The Rev. Dr. Michael O'Donnell, NFTO
Chaplain with the
Franciscan Order of Divine Compassion
Rector of Christ the King
“...will stun you...”
An eye opening film that will stun you by its truth and inspire you through an
emotional reconciliation. Be prepared for a truth that hurts and a love that
heals. You will never be the same again.
-Bobby Downes,
ChristianCinema.com
“...riveting...”
Final Solution is a powerful story of God's ability to forgive and is
told in a way that makes forgiveness contagious...a riveting story of man's
frailty and God's perfection. You will never look at people the same after
seeing it. Final Solution is a story that provides both conviction and
hope.
-Kevin Cramer, Director,
Harold Schafer Leadership Foundation
“...timely and relevant...”
Final Solution is a powerful presentation of the power of God to
change even the most hardened heart. Set against a historical backdrop of
racial tension and hatred, the film shows in a real and compelling way that
these destructive cycles can be reversed. The dramatic conflict within the
story can be understood in every society, thus making the film timely and
relevant for audiences all around the world. Final Solution is
well-crafted and entertaining but even more importantly, it is thought
provoking.
-Ben Edwards, Vice President,
CBN WorldReach
“Terrific!”
A terrific film. Final Solution is a moving story that shows the
reality of Gerrit's internal struggle between truth and the life that he has
always known - truly inspiring.
-Ralph Winter, Hollywood Producer
(X-Men, Planet of the Apes)
“...faithful
in its representation...”
Final Solution is a true story dramatically told by some well-known
South African actors on location where it actually happened. The film is
faithful in its representation of the South Africa of the period and is highly
commended for African audiences. It reveals that racism is but a symptom of a
more serious problem - sin. When this is recognized there is a more accessible
solution than treating the symptoms. It's the only – the final – solution.
-Keith D Strugnell
Executive Director -
Go-Tell Communications
Regional Director - CBN Africa
“...great...”
A great film that carries a timeless message.
-Nick Arkanoff, WIBC, Indianapolis
Nick @ the Flicks
“...really hit home...”
Having visited South Africa for a 3 week ministry trip and having made
Afrikaner and Zulu friends while there, I can tell you that this message of
forgiveness and reconciliation really hit home with me. The conflict that has
been happening in South Africa is a microcosm of what is happening throughout
the world today and more importantly in each one of our hearts. This film
really illustrates in a very practical way the true freedom that we all can
find when we choose forgiveness. Well done!
-Barry Adams
Author, Father’s Love Letter
“...beautifully made...”
I found Final Solution to be a powerful statement of truth and grace.
It depicts prejudice and racism with a realism that stuns North American
Christians and then, with equal realism, shows the power of forgiveness and
reconciliation. It is also beautifully made, with careful direction and
excellent acting, but much to the credit of those behind the effort, neither
the acting nor the directing gets in the way of the story itself. I recommend
this film highly.
-Dr. Bruce Murphy, President,
Northwestern College
“...not
to be missed.”
Final Solution is a marvelous film, with exceptional acting, wonderful
cinematography, and, most importantly, powerful truth. The film perfectly
captures the essence of the question, 'What is truth?', and Christ's words,
'The truth shall set you free,' remain with the viewer long after the close of
the movie.
-Don Pape, Publisher,
WaterBrook Press,
a division of Random House, Inc.
“...challenges us... to walk out (our) convictions...”
"Not only was the movie real, it exposes the need and duty for every man
and woman to be reconciled to God, and it challenges us as Christians to walk
out these convictions."
-Reggie Hunt, Senior Pastor,
Boone Mennonite Brethren Church
“...shocking...”
Final Solution is a powerful drama based on actual people and events
caught up in the maelstrom that accompanied the death of apartheid in South
Africa. It shows in often shocking detail the anger and rage that seized many
black youths in the late 80's and early 90's as apartheid began to break apart.
Entering into the mind of an Afrikaner raised to hate black people, the film
portrays the epiphany he experienced and his struggle to make amends for the
wrongs that he and those like him had inflicted. Final Solution offers
a dramatic insight into the uniquely South African spirit of forgiveness and
reconciliation that underlies Nelson Mandela's magnanimity and the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission.
-Joy & Herb Kaiser, Founders,
Medical Education for
South African Blacks (MESAB)
“...allows
truth to change lives...”
Final Solution puts the viewer inside the mind and heart of a racist
whose idealism calls him to violence and genocide. Gerrit is horrific and
courageous. He faces truth with equal courage as it calls him to reverse his
position. This is a powerful true story about evil and good, violence and love,
pain and forgiveness. The film does not preach but allows truth to change
lives."
-Dr. Karen M. L. Cianci,
Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Northwestern College
“I was mesmerized!”
Final Solution was a film I had to view once through tears and then
have a crying session because it reminded me of conditions I had come through
in America. I had to let some space pass before watching Final Solution
again so that I could send you my thoughts. I was mesmerized! So many images
came to mind of my own struggles as an African-American male caught in racial
strife. I have been forced to use my fists to actually fight for respect in
America. Blessings on all of you for bringing out a film that is riveting,
in-your-face, thought-provoking, and showing how peace and truth CAN come
through our deliberate actions of sharing peaceable solutions. Mind-blowing. A
turning point for peace between blacks and whites!
-Ed Udell, President/CEO
BMI Foundation
“...powerful...”
Cris Krusen has crafted a powerful story of reconciliation in his first
feature-length film, Final Solution. Final Solution tells the
true story of Gerrit Wolfaardt, a modern Saul of Tarsus who plotted the
genocide of black South Africans in the 1960s and who, like Saul, changed after
an encounter with truth.
-WTVI - Charlotte, NC
“...high
quality...evident in every detail...”
Final Solution is an excellent example of the best work being done in
independent film-making. The film marries a well-crafted script with wonderful
acting, sure direction and first rate cinematography. The high quality of the
production is evident in every detail, and everyone associated with this movie
should be very proud.
-Dr. Garey Durden
Professor (ret.) Appalachian State University
“...the message...must be embraced...”
The message of reconciliation in Final Solution must be embraced by
all people if our world is ever going to live in peace.
-Dale Brown,
former LSU Basketball Coach,
best-selling author
“...compelling...”
Final Solution brings apartheid and its atrocities into a relevant and
compelling presentation for people of all nationalities. It leaves you with the
question, "What is my responsibility?" Our students were impacted and
moved with compassion at the plight of the oppressed yet challenged by the
resiliency of the human spirit. This movie has been and will be a catalyst that
reaches across racial barriers to start a healing process that is long overdue.
-Scott Thomas, Campus Minister,
New Life Ministries,
Appalachian State University
“...powerful...”
Final Solution was chosen by a committee of past Crystal Heart Award
winners for its powerful and insightful look at apartheid - focusing on the
impact of one individual whose life is radically changed. It shows that even in
the most desperate of situations a person who seems entrenched in a path of
violence and hatred can change. The Heartland audiences were engaged and deeply
moved by this powerful story of forgiveness and redemption.
-Jeff Sparks,
Heartland Film Festival
“...triumphant...”
"A triumphant real-life story that will touch your heart and your soul.
Visually stunning scenes are used to paint this powerful story. With
character's that felt as real as those that inspired them."
- Tony Bancroft
Exec.VP, Creative Production for Toonacious Family Entertainment
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¿Con
Quién Te Vas?
¿Con Quién
Te Vas? is a powerful and effective film…extremely well-directed with splendid acting.
- Dr. Ted Baehr
Movieguide Magazine
I recently watched your inspiring and spiritually moving film
¿Con Quién Te Vas? My marriage has deteriorated to the point where I know only a miracle can save it. That miracle is for my wife to come to know Christ also. I feel her watching this movie will definitely make a difference. Maybe "the" difference. I would like to know how I could go about having this video sent to my family. I am currently serving a 3-year prison sentence.
- Alberto Montes
Last month we showed the film
¿Con Quién Te Vas? twice in the little town of Chemoyoli,
Yucatán, and there were 32 decisions. Praise the Lord! It is a terrific film with a dynamic message.
- Dr. David Solt
Latin America Mission
My family recently had the privilege of watching your film
¿Con Quién Te Vas? We were EXTREMELY IMPRESSED with the authenticity of the social situations, the language, the reactions of the characters to their circumstances, the production quality - everything. My wife is from Mexico and we know upper middle-class families who have been on the brink of divorce.
¿Con Quién Te Vas? is 100% culturally accurate, almost painfully accurate when you know people who have been through it. I must tell you that I am a bit of a "purist" when it comes to literature and film evangelism. I strongly, almost exclusively, advocate the use of SCRIPTURE ONLY for witnessing. God has given your ministry creativity and skill and you have used your talents in a way that glorifies Him.
Many people, who might view a film about the life of our Lord with disinterest, will find themselves captivated by the Gospel message as presented in your film. It strikes them too close to home to ignore!
- Brian Stewart
Action International
The family problems illustrated in
¿Con Quién Te Vas? are so universal that viewers in almost any country can identify with the Dávila family and are moved by the way the Lord worked in their lives. We recently received a touching testimony from a lady in Zambia that illustrates this so well. She writes, "We have seen the goodness of the Lord in our home after watching
¿Con Quién Te Vas? Our marriage was on the rocks, but has now been restored. Our first love for each other has been re-kindled."
- Kim H. Mitchell
Director of Operations
CBN International
This film has been one of the most effective evangelistic films we have ever used. We've shown it throughout Baja California, México. Many people, especially the men, are brought to tears, as they see their lives, problems and marriages reflected in this film. They are given hope and a clear presentation of salvation. At one presentation, in Ciudad
Constitución, Baja Sur, an old man came up to me in tears, grabbed me and thanked me so much for coming, saying that this film had given him new hope in his life. He had received Christ that night. Afterwards, we found out that many believers had been praying for him for quite a while and were so encouraged that He had accepted Christ.
- David Tazelaar
Missionary Gospel Fellowship
Tijuana, México
We showed the movie at Christmastime in San Salvador to a man who was on the verge of divorce - just like the father from
¿Con Quién Te Vas? We knew the man's sister, who had been praying for him for years, and had arranged for us to show the movie to him in her home. After the movie, her brother couldn't resist telling us that he wanted to receive the Lord Jesus in his heart. He prayed to receive Christ, and went back that same evening to his wife, who was (so we heard) very bitter and resentful toward him. We prayed for God to change this man's life completely, and for restoration to occur at home. He called us later on New Year's Eve to let us know how wonderful he felt and how there was a new peace and harmony in his home. His extended family, seeing how the Lord had worked so powerfully and in so short a time, all wanted the same thing he had. His mother received the Lord in her heart, then his sister and all her family, and everybody was full of the Holy Spirit. Joy and peace was upon everybody. I called them recently (several months after the first visit) to see how they were doing. All of them are growing in the Lord - reading the Word of God and attending a local church. PRAISE GOD!!!!! There have been many more testimonies related to this film. The purpose of this short letter is to encourage you guys to keep up the good work and continue on with the Great Commission. You are in my prayers, and I send my regards to all in the ministry.
- Cesar Gil
Missionary to Central America
Films continue to be fruitful tools of evangelism. In recent weeks we have shown our newest video
¿Con Quién Te Vas? numerous times. Pastors are saying it is exactly what is needed to reach the lost in their communities. Hundreds have prayed for salvation after seeing this outstanding film. It deals especially with problems in the family.
- Tim and Trena Jonson
Missionaries in the Dominican Republic
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Ropa
Nueva para Felipe
I strongly recommend
Ropa Nueva para Felipe as an evangelistic film and as a challenge to Christians who view it to "go and make disciples of all nations."
- Dr. Bill Bright
President
Campus Crusade for Christ
Its attention to detail, cultural nuances, and particularly to the deep spiritual needs prevailing in Latin America is very touching. Most importantly,
Ropa Nueva para Felipe presents a personal and powerful God who transforms lives from hopeless depths of despair to peace and joy in Jesus Christ. I am certain that this film will be greatly used by God to bring happiness to millions.
- Guillermo Luna
Regional Secretary for Central America,
United Bible Societies
Being Hispanic, I could readily identify with the events of Felipe's life; they are common for many Hispanics. The Hispanic community will relate well to the tensions and joys of Felipe and his family. This film will, I believe, go over exceptionally well in all evangelical Christian churches - from conservative to charismatic.
- Randy A. Payán
President
Project Share
After seeing so many Christian films shot in English, then dubbed into Spanish, it's refreshing to see one that was written and produced in Spanish - right in Latin America. Felipe's conversion and unexpected healing are powerfully moving because they are told in authentic simplicity… filmed with Mexican actors right where it happened. A bonus is the appearance of Felipe himself at the end of the film, assuring viewers that this is his true story and inviting them to commit their lives to Jesus Christ. I heartily recommend
Ropa Nueva para Felipe as an evangelistic tool for use in Latin America and among Spanish-speaking peoples in North America.
- J. Paul Landrey
International Coordinator
TOPIC
Ropa Nueva para Felipe has truly made a great impact on the Indians of southern Mexico. We've been showing this film since it first came out (along with the film Jesus) in conjunction with seven to ten teams that go out each night to different migrant labor camps. So each night, anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand see and hear of Felipe's healing and acceptance of the Gospel. The Gospel is presented in a culturally acceptable way, not a preachy, religious way.
- David
Gutiérrez,
Director
Buenas Nuevas, A.C.
Oaxaca, México
I was extremely impressed with
Ropa Nueva para Felipe! This undoubtedly will prove successful in bringing thousands to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
- Patti Thiele
General Department of Youth,
The Wesleyan Church
We showed the film
Ropa Nueva para Felipe to a group of about 500 people from different congregations in Quito. All of them were touched by the marvelous story and the miracle in young Felipe's life. Some of the people heard the gospel for the first time and ten people accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. An 11-year-old boy named Alex was among the crowd that night. His appearance displayed his rebellious spirit. The person who had brought him to the meeting told us that he had hit his mother earlier that evening. When the film was over and the call was given to receive Christ, the boy came forward. He said he wanted to accept Jesus so that Jesus would love him like He did Felipe in the film, because his mother didn't love him. He was guided in prayer and the change that immediately occurred was really beautiful. He stooped down to tie his shoes in an attempt to change his appearance, and the expression of pain and anger that had previously been on his face turned into a smile. The boy's name is Alex Fabian
Hurtado. We are doing follow up and trust that the Lord will also bring the child's entire family into the Kingdom.
- Mario de la Vega
700 Club of Quito, Ecuador
We have shown
Ropa Nueva para Felipe in several places in México… I have not seen a Spanish film that comes near to comparing in quality of production or believability. Keep up the good work.
- Kenny Ingram
The Master's Harvest
When I speak with other contacts, the following phrases are repeatedly mentioned in connection with Ropa Nueva para Felipe: "moving and compassionate"; "impacting and forceful"; "offers hope to the poor"; "evangelistic"; "professional". I really thank the Lord for making this incredible film available in the Spanish world.
- Richard Luna
Regional Director
Puertas Abiertas
What a superb job you have done and what an instrument you have fashioned for the Lord's use! This is an authentically Latin American film. You have been sensitive to culture, and I'm sure that the viewers will identify with the situation and with the characters.
- Kenneth B. Mulholland
Dean
Columbia Biblical Seminary & Graduate School of Missions
When we show this film, if there are fifty people in the village, fifty people come. If there are two hundred people, two hundred people come. If there are three hundred and fifty people, three hundred and fifty people come. Our preaching doesn't bring that number, but the film and witness of the film does. In showing this film, we have seen absolute miracles - instant professions of faith in Jesus Christ. Who, then, can measure the value of a powerful witnessing film such as
Ropa Nueva para Felipe? Jesus said go and take the Gospel to everyone. That's what your film does - everywhere we go.
- Edwin C. Lookabaugh
Missionary to México
Ropa Nueva para Felipe has been a blessing to thousands here in
Panamá. Many have accepted the Lord as a result of the message of this film. We are grateful for your ministry.
- Larry Cederblom
Missionary
Assemblies of God
It is an especially good film for us to use because it was made in México. That one fact alone first draws the people's interest. We have experienced that approximately 11% of the persons viewing the film make a decision to receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
- Bert and Margaret Pierce
El Mensaje de Vida
We received the film in the summer of 1997, and it was shown nightly over the next six months throughout
Sinaloa, México. It brought forth an abundance of fruit resulting both in salvation for the soul and healing for the body. Based on the results of our follow-up, I would estimate that 25-30% of the viewers of the film made positive decisions for Christ.
- Dale Whinery
Wings of Faith Ministries
Ropa Nueva
has been very effective in evangelism. People have responded because the film was made here in México, and because the situation the family was in is common here. It has really caused the people to turn to God in the midst of health problems, which abound here. This film is a tremendous testimony of what God is able to do in the midst of overwhelming difficulties.
- David Tazelaar
Missionary Gospel Fellowship
Tijuana, México
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