UPlifting True Stories

UPlifting True Stories

True stories to uplift and inspire.

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UPlifting True Stories
  • 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.

  • Adventures of Pepper and Paula

    Movie

    TV-PG-V. Based on the true life adventures of Pistol Packin' Paula and her dog, Pepper. Paula, a world champion gunslinger working for a Wild West show, has a terrible car accident and loses everything. With help from Pepper, a dog she rescued, she recovers and wins her old job back.

  • Small Miracles

    1 season

    In this series, Judd Hirsch and Kathryn Kates guide the way on timeless true stories that inspire and show the will of the human spirit. TV-PG

  • 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

  • Jesus Calling

    3 seasons

    EXCLUSIVELY on UP Faith & Family! Join our host each week as they sit down with special guests who share their real stories of heartache and success, and how their faith inspired them through it all.

  • Why She Smiles

    Movie

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

  • 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

  • The 5th Quarter

    Movie

    The true story of Jon Abbate who, driven by the tragic and fatal car crash that took the life of his 15 year-old brother Luke, wears Luke's number five jersey, and helps lead the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to the most successful season in history.

  • The Long Goodbye

    Movie

    TV-PG. A wife and young mother with terminal breast cancer explores the raw edges of dying with grace and dignity.

  • The Way Home

    Movie

    An inspirational true story about how a rural community rallied around a distraught family to search for their missing two year-old boy and through doing so changed the lives of many of those involved.

  • 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

  • It's Not Yet Dark

    Movie

    A documentary with Simon Fitzmaurice, a talented Irish filmmaker who was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 34 while his wife was expecting their third child, leaving them shocked and reeling. TV-PG-D

  • Susie's Hope

    Movie

    Donna Lawrence, the survivor of a pit bull attack, adopts a pit bull mix puppy that was beaten, set afire and left for dead. Together, they learn to love and forgive as they seek justice and protection for all animals.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Kunta Kinteh Island
    Movie + 1 extra

    Kunta Kinteh Island

    Movie + 1 extra

    Kunta Kinteh Island chronicles the pride, strength and journey of the most celebrated captive African, Kunta Kinteh.

  • A Gift of Love: The Daniel Huffman Story

    Movie

    Seventeen-year-old Daniel Huffman reminisces about the personal choice he made to save his ailing grandmother.

  • 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

  • Undivided

    Movie

    A documentary following a suburban church that unites with an at-risk high school in Portland to create a viable institution of learning and inspiration for students, staff and volunteers. TV-G

  • Mary White

    Movie

    The true story of the relationship between famed author William Allen White and his teenaged daughter Mary, who died in a horseback-riding accident at age 16. TV-PG-L

  • Run for the Dream

    Movie

    TV-14. The true story of Gail Devers' quest to fight Graves disease and become the fastest woman in the world. Viewer Discretion Advised.

  • 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.

  • Amish Grace

    Movie

    Parental Heads UP: While no violence is shown, this movie explores the emotional fallout and journey of grief for survivors of a school shooting.

    TV-14. When a gunman killed five Amish children in a schoolhouse shooting, the world media attention turned from the tragedy to the extraordinary forg...

  • 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.