UPlifting True Stories

UPlifting True Stories

True stories to uplift and inspire.

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UPlifting True Stories
  • Dolly Parton: Big Hair, Bigger Heart

    Movie

    TV-PG-D. No royal beginnings for this Queen of Country Music. Known for her larger-than-life positive attitude parading big hair and bold make-up, Dolly Parton would carve out her own identity as a singer, movie actress, and entrepreneur.

  • Mully

    Movie

    Based on the true story of a man whose stratospheric rise to wealth leaves him questioning his own existence, Mully sets out to enrich orphaned children across Kenya. Viewer Discretion Advised. TV-14

  • No Vacancy

    Movie

    TV-14-V. A jaded reporter is demoted to a rural news station, but her cynicism is slowly transformed when she befriends a recovering addict as she works a news story about a church struggling to purchase a motel for homeless families.

  • Air Angels

    1 season

    TV-PG. Everyday people use their own aircrafts to rescue thousands in the mountains of North Carolina.

  • Love Kennedy

    Movie

    TV-PG. Kennedy Hansen is a 15 year old girl with three goals: drive a car, date boys, and be a cheerleader. Even though she contracts a terrible disease, Kennedy is able to triumph over her obstacles and make her dreams come true.

  • Wish Man

    Movie

    TV-14. In this uplifting true story, an Arizona motorcycle cop, Frank Shankwitz, meets a terminally ill boy named Michael and is inspired to change his life, leading to the creation of the Make-A-Wish foundation.

  • I Can

    Movie

    An UP Faith & Family Premiere Exclusive - TV-PG-DL. Based on a true story, an adulterous couple's daughter, born with one fully developed arm, defies the odds to become a gifted softball player, while her father finds genuine forgiveness and God's true grace.

  • The Kindness Diaries

    2 seasons

    TV-PG-L. Leon is a man with a mission. Counting solely on the kindness of strangers for food, shelter and fuel, he travels around the world on a vintage motorcycle looking for the good in humanity. This is an uplifting social experiment that examines the nature of generosity and gives glimpses in...

  • Love on the Rocks

    1 season

    TV-PG. Newlyweds Tayler and Jason embark on various adventures across the U.S.

  • Landis: Just Watch Me

    Movie

    TV-PG. In partnership with Challenged Athletes Foundation, comes the inspiring true story of Landis Sims, a 15-year old baseball player born with quad-congenital limb deficiency, which means he is missing both hands and feet. Landis defies the odds on and off the baseball diamond every day. Witne...

  • I Am Living Proof

    Movie

    TV-14. A riveting look into the lives of three individuals who face an extraordinary life-altering event when unbeknownst to them, their paths are about to intersect when a traveling preacher comes to town.

  • Life of a King

    Movie

    Based on the inspiring and uplifting true story of Eugene Brown, an ex-convict who teaches a group of troubled youth chess to help give them direction in life.

  • Fearless Faith

    Movie

    Officer Shep sets out on a courageous mission to lay his life down and save his partner when Colton, a respected sheriff's deputy, begins to question his faith. TV-G

  • Why She Smiles

    Movie

    The true, inspirational story of 34-year-old Jamie Sorum who is battling Huntington's Disease. TV-PG

  • Greater
    Movie + 1 extra

    Greater

    Movie + 1 extra

    TV-PG-L. The true story of Arkansas Razorbacks walk-on offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth. Devoutly Christian and ridiculed for his portly appearance, he defies the odds to make the Razorbacks' squad in 1994, and develops into an All-American and top NFL prospect.

  • My Many Sons

    Movie

    Based on a true story, a legendary basketball coach becomes wheelchair-bound after a nearly fatal car wreck passes Bobby Knight to become the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history. TV-PG

  • Rally Caps

    Movie

    TV-PG-LV. Based on a true story - A young baseball player has his dreams of pitching for a Little League travel team derailed by a devastating injury on the field.

  • Miracle at Manchester

    Movie

    TV-G. Based on a true story about a community that comes together to organize a miracle for a teen battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.

  • Walt Before Mickey

    Movie

    This portrait of a young Walt Disney follows his journey from Missouri to Hollywood, as he encounters opportunities, tough deals, and a growing romance. TV-G

  • Magnus

    Movie

    TV-PG-L. Through access to an extensive amount of archival footage and home movies, filmmaker Benjamin Ree follows Magnus Carlsen's meteoric rise to the top of the chess world in this unique coming-of-age story.

  • I Am Potential

    Movie

    Patrick was a talented musician who always wanted to be a part of something bigger than himself. He dreamed of one day joining the University of Louisville marching band but there was one problem: Patrick Henry was born without eyes or the ability to walk.

  • Adeline

    Movie

    TV-PG-V. Based on a true story - A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town.

  • The Furnace

    Movie

    TV-PG. Newlyweds Mary and Matt celebrate Christmas - and their passion for running - with two honeymoon tickets to Africa’s ultimate footrace, The Furnace. Their excitement to race together across the biggest animal reserve in the world has them inspired. Then in a horrific flash, everything’s go...

  • 25 in 24

    Movie

    76 unique songs in 25 different places, this pilgrimage of melody travels all over San Diego, shot in places like a children's hospital, a wedding and a Mexican restaurant with a mariachi band. TV-G