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His journey was extraordinary: though born a slave, by the end of his life, presidents and corporate titans valued his friendship. Millions of Americans benefited from his innovations. His scientific genius is legendary, but less known is his remarkable path to greatness, defined by a life-long passion for serving others. This stimulating documentary beautifully traces the valiant life of George Washington Carver, chronicling his improbable odyssey from slavery to becoming a household name.

His legacy as a military genius is widely renowned. Now, in Still Standing: The Stonewall Jackson Story, his legacy as a man of resolute character is captured in this revealing documentary. Still Standing traces the life of Stonewall Jackson - from his orphaned childhood, to the Sunday School class he taught for African Americans that has resulted in a lasting impact today, to the pivotal role he played as a General in the Civil War. Still Standing inspires, entertains, and educates as it examines the life of a uniquely American hero. Still Standing is punctuated by narrative from noted historians James I. "Bud" Robertson Jr., Dr. George Grant, William Potter, Virginia Military Institute Col. Keith Gibson; and Francis Lightburn Cressman - great granddaughter of Civil War Union General Joseph Lightburn - among others. The film features striking new footage from Jackson's boyhood home near Weston, West Virginia; various locations in Lexington, Virginia, and other Civil War locales.

Stories of families regaining a family and future centric lifestyle by homesteading

When his family life demanded change, Tommy Waller took a giant step. A JOURNEY HOME tells the story of the extraordinary path traveled by Tommy Waller, his wife, and their 11 children. This sensitive documentary spans Tommy's journey from 80 hour work weeks to a remote community in rural Tennessee to the other side of the world.

Hosted by Harvard MBA Wade Myers, Family Works visits the world of family entrepreneurs, with case study-type analysis by Myers. Family businesses are among the most fascinating entrepreneurial endeavors to observe. Built with a pioneering spirit and the lively dynamics of family relationships, the stories of families that work together provide a unique view of family life. The Family Works Series is a captivating blend of entertainment, inspiration, and practical business instruction that features business profiles from a variety of family enterprises.

An American Adventure: The Living Legacy of Jimmy Gentry traces the life of 82 year old Jimmy Gentry from his Depression-era boyhood in historic Franklin, TN, to his military service in WWII, to his life-altering experience as one of the first liberating soldiers through the gates at the infamous Dachau concentration camp, to his over 50 years as a renowned football coach. The film travels with Gentry back to Dachau, 62 years after he went through the gates as a young soldier in April, 1945.

Measure Twice, Cut Once is a fun-filled building adventure that provides young men with a great introduction to essential carpentry skills. A step-by-step how-to DVD that is centered around a tree fort building project, this DVD features six young men (ages 16 and under) tackling the adventure of constructing their own tree fort, and in the process teaching important carpentry skills.

Their life as a home schooling family of six children changed overnight when they recorded songs for the Grammy Award winning soundtrack for "O Brother Where Art Thou?". What remained constant, though, was their commitment to their faith and their family. THE PEASALL SISTERS - FAMILY HARMONY is a celebration of their beautiful music and their enduring focus on being unified family. FAMILY HARMONY includes an intimate live performance filmed at Pucketts in historic Franklin, Tennessee, as well as the documentary-style telling of the Peasall family story. The 45-minute program also includes bonus features.