UPlifting True Stories

UPlifting True Stories

True stories to uplift and inspire.

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UPlifting True Stories
  • The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

    Movie

    Rated TV-G Twelve-year-olds Dustin, Albert and Mark are looking forward to a summer of fun in 1970. When Dustin mows the lawn of seventy-five year old Jonathan Sperry, a unique friendship develops.

  • Meet the Patels

    Movie

    Ravi is turning 30 and gets help from his parents and family to look for a wife in the traditional Indian way, finding himself in a love triangle between the woman of his dreams, and his parents.TV-PG

  • 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.

  • Newton's Grace

    Movie

    TV-PG-V. Newton's Grace is the true story of a real "Prodigal Son," the story of miraculous forgiveness and change that lies behind the powerful words of one of the world's most beloved hymns.

  • 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 Audrey Hepburn Story

    Movie

    TV-PG-DL. The biography of one of Hollywood's most famous actresses, Audrey Hepburn. Her story spans from her early childhood as a Dutch ballerina, to coming to grips with her parents' divorce, and enduring five hard years of living in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II. After Audrey settl...

  • The Mighty Macs

    Movie

    TV-G. In the early 70s, Cathy Rush becomes the head basketball coach at a tiny, all-girls Catholic college. Though her team has no gym and no uniforms -- and the school itself is in danger of being sold -- Coach Rush aims for the impossible, steering her girls to their first national championship.

  • As Dreamers Do: The Amazing Life of Walt Disney

    Movie

    TV-PG-L. Armed with an ever growing imagination and eternal optimism, Walt develops skills as an animator early in life. He overcomes a variety of hardships to become one of the biggest icons in the world.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • Great Alaskan Race

    Movie

    TV-PG-L. Based on a true story - In 1925's historic great race of mercy, a group of brave dog sledders travel 700 miles to save the small children of Nome, Alaska from a deadly epidemic.

  • Jenifer

    Movie

    The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. TV-PG

  • 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.

  • I Will Soar

    Movie

    TV-PG-D. This documentary follows the true story of one community, one high school, and one coach; how he produced a winning football season and hit record numbers of first-generation students attending university.

  • Jackie, Ethel, Joan: The Women of Camelot

    1 season

    TV-PG-D. They were more than Washington wives. They were part of an American dream known as Camelot. With strength and cunning minds, they upheld their public image by concealing their private truths. What really unfolded behind the monolith of Kennedy power is revealed for the first time through...

  • 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.

  • 23 Blast: Blind Faith

    Movie

    When a high school football star is suddenly stricken with irreversible, total blindness, he must decide whether to live a safe, protected life or to summon the courage through playing football to step back into the world.

    23 Blast is based on the amazing, true story of Travis Freeman. A typic...

  • Tulsa

    Movie

    Inspired by true events - a desperate Marine biker's life is turned upside-down when he is united with the sassy 9-year-old daughter he never knew existed. Viewer Discretion Advised. TV-14

  • Extraordinary

    Movie

    Based on a true marriage journey, this is the story of ultra-marathon runner and college professor David Horton, his wife, Nancy, and their attempt to finish their marriage race well. TV-PG

  • A Bear Named Winnie

    Movie

    The extraordinary true story of the black bear who would become the inspiration for the stories of A.A. Milne, and the heroic man who saved her life.

  • Saving Paradise

    Movie

    TV-PG-LV. Inspired by true events - A ruthless corporate raider is forced to return to his small town roots when he inherits his father’s nearly bankrupt pencil factory, which is the heart and soul of the depressed community.

  • My All American

    Movie

    TV-PG. Based on a true story. An underdog on the gridiron faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season.