Joseph J. Graber

Directing

Joseph J. Graber

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Directing

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6 titles

As a pastor, artist, and filmmaker, Joseph is passionate about telling stories and using film for advancing the Kingdom of Christ. In 2011, soon after they were married, Joseph and his wife, Stacie, founded the Thorn Crown Project in order to produce films. In 2013 they moved to Colorado where Joseph was one of the founding pastors of a church. Joseph was born into the family of an Old Order Amish minister. His early childhood was marked by the usual features of the Amish culture: no electricity, going everywhere with horses and buggies, and wearing distinctive clothing. For years his father taught that salvation comes through good works and church membership. After extensive Bible study he…

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Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story poster
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Breaking the Silence is a documentary series that presents a respectfully honest view of the origins and legacy of the Amish and how they became who they are today. Featuring the story of Lester and Rebecca Graber's salvation, excommunication, and exit from the Amish church, this film traces the Graber family and the Amish church back to the Reformation Era. The documentary includes interviews with people who have left the Amish as well as church leaders and historians from Switzerland. One of the primary messages that the film presents is the power of God's Word in the lives of those who read it. The film's director says, "This film is part of my personal journey into what my Amish heritage really means."

Breaking the Silence: My Amish Story

2018

We Three Kings poster
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Amy, Catherine, and Charles Fay can't wait for their Uncle Henry to arrive for Christmas. This is the first year since Mama passed away and the children are working together to fill the void and put together a Christmas play at their church. There are challenges along the way, from a runaway lamb to the stern lady who plays the church organ, but with the help of Uncle Henry's new song, 'We Three Kings,' not only is the Christmas pageant a success, but the children learn truths about Jesus and the gifts that were given to Him by the Magi.

We Three Kings

2020

The Amish and the Reformation poster
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A heartbreaking, yet redemptive journey into the history of the Amish People. The year 2017 is the five hundred year anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg and starting the Reformation in Germany. This film considers the impact of the Reformation Era on the Amish Church in America today.

The Amish and the Reformation

2017

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We Three Kings poster
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Amy, Catherine, and Charles Fay can't wait for their Uncle Henry to arrive for Christmas. This is the first year since Mama passed away and the children are working together to fill the void and put together a Christmas play at their church. There are challenges along the way, from a runaway lamb to the stern lady who plays the church organ, but with the help of Uncle Henry's new song, 'We Three Kings,' not only is the Christmas pageant a success, but the children learn truths about Jesus and the gifts that were given to Him by the Magi.

We Three Kings

2020

We Three Kings poster
NR

Amy, Catherine, and Charles Fay can't wait for their Uncle Henry to arrive for Christmas. This is the first year since Mama passed away and the children are working together to fill the void and put together a Christmas play at their church. There are challenges along the way, from a runaway lamb to the stern lady who plays the church organ, but with the help of Uncle Henry's new song, 'We Three Kings,' not only is the Christmas pageant a success, but the children learn truths about Jesus and the gifts that were given to Him by the Magi.

We Three Kings

2020

We Three Kings poster
NR

Amy, Catherine, and Charles Fay can't wait for their Uncle Henry to arrive for Christmas. This is the first year since Mama passed away and the children are working together to fill the void and put together a Christmas play at their church. There are challenges along the way, from a runaway lamb to the stern lady who plays the church organ, but with the help of Uncle Henry's new song, 'We Three Kings,' not only is the Christmas pageant a success, but the children learn truths about Jesus and the gifts that were given to Him by the Magi.

We Three Kings

2020

The Amish and the Reformation poster
8.0

A heartbreaking, yet redemptive journey into the history of the Amish People. The year 2017 is the five hundred year anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the church door in Wittenberg and starting the Reformation in Germany. This film considers the impact of the Reformation Era on the Amish Church in America today.

The Amish and the Reformation

2017