Underground Reality: Vietnam
This post couldn't wait until tomorrow because when I see a great film I just have to tell everyone. Seriously, just ask any of my church family and they will tell you that I can't be quiet about great media that exalts and shows Christ and His people the way they really are.
Well, today I took the time to watch this new DVD produced by The Voice of the Martyrs and The Jordan Group and all I can say is that every Christian in America needs to see this film. In fact, a comparison to this film would be the popular TBN show Travel the Road. Not only was the production of the film wonderful, including popular cutting edge music from some of today's Christian music bands, but the message of the film was awesome.
Underground Reality Vietnam takes you on a journey with some teenagers into the underground church in communist Vietnam. You will see the teens perspective before they get to Vietnam and then as you walk with them through the four different shows, which comes up to a total of two hours of viewing, you will see how the Lord impacted them and changed their understanding and perception of the persecuted church.
I was honestly overwhelmed to tears all throughout this film because these kids got it....they saw how good God has been to them, and how difficult it is for persecuted Christians in Vietnam where religious freedom isn't free.
However, what is even more impacting is that when you hear the Vietnam Christians share their stories, and then you actually get to go inside numerous venues that they work and worship in, all I can say is that it is AWESOME.
In fact, there is one scene that really showed the difference in worship where you will see the underground church worshipping with all of their hearts - singing and clapping and literally singing at the top of their lungs. Then you'll see the teens doing a contemporary worship song with guitar and the contrast coudn't be more stark.
Another thing that I really enjoyed was seeing some of The Voice of the Martyrs shipping facilities. I've never been to VOM headquarters and so it was really cool to actually see the warehouse where all the bibles and other materials are stocked.
The film also showed the teens getting to literally smuggle bibles into Vietnam, bringing them to the underground church and even doing a clandestine drop of bibles at a local venue. You'll have to see the film to learn where the venue is because I never would have suspected bibles being smuggled there!
In another words, I want you to get this DVD. In fact, I plan on taking it and showing it to my pastor, the youth group and practically anyone else who will listen. The only thing I need to find out now is if VOM is going to do another one. I hope so.
Please visit www.undergroundreality.com to view a short movie trailer and you'll understand why you need to get a copy of this. You can also read blog entries and learn a lot more about the trip at this same website.