Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Ragamuffin DVD Review and Giveaway!



 My Review

I had heard Rich Mullins before and I think most people have have heard his songs without realizing it. This movie is not what I was expecting but it is really good. It takes you into the life of Rich and how he grew up all the way up until his death. It's surprising to see into a person's life and I think we can learn a lot from hearing others stories. The movie did get a little long for me but it's an entire life of one person and there is a lot to be told. I loved the music and the actors did a great job. 
There is some language that I wasn't expecting and a few drunken scenes. 

I really enjoyed this movie and I highly recommend!


Giveaway

Flyby Promotions has an extra copy that they want to give to one of my readers! So enter below for one DVD copy of Ragamuffin. US and Canada only please.
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"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.
 Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”
About the Film:
RAGAMUFFIN is based on the life of Rich Mullins, a musical prodigy who rose to Christian music fame and fortune only to walk away and live on a Navajo reservation. An artistic genius, raised on a tree farm in Indiana by a callous father, Rich wrestled all of his life with the brokenness and crippling insecurity born of his childhood. A lover of Jesus and a rebel in the church, Rich refused to let his struggles with his own darkness tear him away from a God he was determined to love. As he struggled with success in Nashville and depression in Wichita, Rich desired most of all to live a life of honest and reckless faith amidst a culture of religion and conformity.

About Rich Mullins:
Singer and songwriter Richard Wayne “Rich” Mullins was best known for his worship song “Awesome God” which has been embraced as modern classics by many Christians. His music has been covered by many artists, including Caedmon’s Call, Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, John Tesh, and Hillsong United. Mullins’ musical career formally began with Zion Ministries in the late 1970s, where he wrote music and performed with a band called Zion.  Mullins first solo hit, “Awesome God,” appeared on his third album and brought his music to a wider audience. Rich Mullins was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) on April 29, 2014.


•Film Testimonials:
“Rich was a gifted songwriter with an amazing heart for people. This film reminded me that what really made Rich special was how undistracted he was with the things of this world. His was a heart yearning for God.” - Michael W. Smith Singer, Songwriter

“This film captures the life of one of the most important people in the history of modern evangelicalism, a ragamuffin that our children and our grandchildren need to know about.” - Shane Claiborne Author, Activist



Release Date: 7/8/14
Run-Time: 137 minutes
Writer/ Director: David Schultz
Dove Seal: Faith-Based with Caution
Suggested Retail Price: $19.99
Distributor: Capitol Christian Distribution
Learn more and engage:
https://twitter.com/RichMullinsFilm

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**Soundtrack also available July 22nd featuring Jars Of Clay, Derek Webb, Sidewalk Prophets, Audrey Assad, Leigh Nash and more! Plus 2 NEW, original, never-before heard songs from Rich Mullins recorded in the early 70’s!**



5 comments:

Bonnie Roof said...

Yes, I have heard of Rich and would love to know more about his life. Thanks for the opportunity to win the DVD about him!!

bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com

Melanie Backus said...

Rich is new to me so I would love to know more about him and would thoroughly enjoy the DVD. Thank you for the opportunity.

mauback55 at gmail dot com

Glogirl said...

I have heard of Rich Mullins and like his songs "Awesome God" and "Step by Step".

Kelly Blackwell @ Heres My Take On It said...

I work in a Christian radio station, and although we don't play it often any more, I love Rich Mullins and his song "Creed." He was awesome. He passed away too soon.

Thank you for the chance. I would love to win this DVD.

Robyn said...

Oh yes, he has made a huge impact on Christian music. His song Awesome God is one song that my late husband and I would sing together. Thank you for offering this wonderful giveaway!