Original Films
When you decide that life has taken you in the wrong direction it can be hard to figure out how to change course. At Five Stone Media we tell stories through film to encourage life transformation in three ways:
- To help men and women examine their personal history to see what has led them to their current reality.
- To provide opportunities for people to make the decision to change their future.
- To point people to the transformative power of Christ
We use our original films as the foundation for creating video-centered life change curriculum to serve people who seek change.
The Turnipseed Trilogy
John Turnipseed was a former gang leader, pimp and drug dealer, who spent his childhood battling demons brought on by a volatile, abusive Father in a 20 year journey. John transformed into a community leader, pastor, speaker, and served as the Executive Vice President of Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation, a non-profit set in the heart of the same Minneapolis, Minnesota gang territory that John and his family terrorized.
John’s life-changing turnaround fueled his passion for rebuilding relationships between fathers and their families. Starring accomplished actor Lawrence Gilliard, Jr. as John Turnipseed, the Turnipseed Trilogy explores first the relationship between John and his Father, then what John did with his "Second Chance". And finally, the relationship between John and his own son, as he defines his "Legacy".
Invisible Reentry
It’s common for people to feel unseen as they leave prison to restart their lives. Invisible Reentry shares the enlightening stories of Hero and Jay, two young men who are making the transition from life behind bars to freedom. Invisible follows these characters from their prison cells, through the day-to-day reality of life after incarceration. With Invisible, we hope to illuminate the obstacles that people face in reentry, to help inform and engage the public, and to provide hope for those who are in the midst of their own reentry struggles.
Voices of Hope
Voices of Hope" is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the transformative journey of a group of Christian musicians who use monthly visits to the Rush City maximum security prison to mentor members of the prisoner-led worship group Voices of Hope. Through weekly sessions filled with music, prayer, and personal stories, both mentors and mentees confront the challenges of incarceration, share their faith, and discover redemption and purpose through music. As the prisoners learn to express their struggles and hopes through songwriting and performance, they build a sense of community and purpose that transcends their circumstances. The film not only highlights the profound impact of mentorship and faith but also showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.