Magic Picture Frame Studio is proud to announce the winners of the American Values Award for Movies and Television for 2005.

The American Values Award honors movies and television programs that reflect the traditional values that Americans hold dear. These are movies and TV shows that celebrate love, honor, marriage and family, discipline and commitment, personal responsibility, and the drive for excellence and achievement. These are stories of people making a positive difference, the triumph of good over evil, the triumph of right over wrong, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. These are movies and TV shows that remind us to live a life of purpose, and to do the right thing even in difficult times. These are movies and TV programs worth watching because they educate and inspire the soul.

Please join us in thanking the producers, directors, cast, and crew of the movies and television programs that made this year's list. Show your support by watching the movies and TV programs on the winner's list.

E-mail your nominations for 2006 to: publisher@MagicPictureFrame.com


THE WINNERS FOR 2005: MOVIES

  1. Cinderella Man, the story of a man who remains committed to his wife and children during the Great Depression; the story of a man who triumphs over adversity; the story of an American hero.
  2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, a fantastical morality play borrowing heavily from the New Testament of the Holy Bible; a story of redemption; a story of good versus evil.
  3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the story of a man's fall from grace and hope for his redemption; a story of the battle between good and evil.
  4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a story of loyalty, friendship, and the forces of good prevailing over the forces of evil.
  5. The Great Raid, a true story of American heroism during World War II in the Pacific.
  6. End of the Spear, a true story of spiritual growth, redemption, and serving God.
  7. The Greatest Game Ever Played, a story of generosity, determination, and good sportsmanship.
  8. Millions, an offbeat story about looking beyond one's self and doing the right thing.

THE WINNERS FOR 2005: TELEVISION

  1. John Ratzenberger's Made in America (Discovery/Travel Channel)
  2. Taste of America with Mark Decarlo (Discovery/Travel Channel)
  3. The Dog Whisperer (National Geographic Channel)
  4. 24 (Fox Broadcasting, Starring Keifer Sutherland)
  5. Into the West (MiniSeries Produced by Stephen Spielberg)
  6. Modern Marvels (The History Channel)
  7. Seconds from Disaster (National Geographic Channel)
  8. Science of the Bible (National Geographic Channel)

NOMINEES FOR 2006

  1. Glory Road (2006), the inspiring true story of how a small school in West Texas, with an unproven coach, and an all-black starting team of basketball players changed history: heroes all. It's a story of character, integrity, and overcoming prejudice. It's a story of inner strength and doing something that is bigger than yourself.
  2. Paul Harvey News & Comment (ABC Radio Show), Paul Harvey is a Presidential Medal of Freedom winner: "Now you know the rest of the story."
  3. Flight 93 (A&E TV, 2006), the true story of the ordinary Americans who fought back against evil on 9/11 and became heroes to remember in the War on Terror. May we all have just a little bit of their strength and courage.

Plus! Another 600 Movies and TV Shows Worth Watching!

In his new book, Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame, author Michael S. Class offers a list of nearly 600 movies and TV shows that every American "must see." 600 movies and TV shows that educate, inspire, and enrich the soul!

CLICK HERE to see some of the movies and TV shows listed in the book.