Erwin McManus (Awaken)

Erwin Raphael McManus presents Wide Awake – the short film series companion to McManus’ upcoming book, “Wide Awake” (Thomas Nelson Publishers).

This DVD features three short films and ten thought provoking moments with McManus.

Each short vignette with McManus will deepen the viewers’ insight and awaken their passionate reason for living as he walks through what is deemed the eight crucial attributes of those who achieve the life of their dreams.

The short films portray a diversified approach to illustrating the book’s theme: the responsibility of every man is to discover and develop the gifts given to them by God.

All ten segments and three short films on one DVD from one of today’s most amazing communicators is available to anyone seeking to be inspired and live life Wide Awake.

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Best-selling author and pastor of Mosaic Church in downtown Los Angeles, Erwin McManus releases Crave – a new series of short films created by Mosaic’s own Awaken Films that corresponds to themes outlined in Erwin’s latest best-selling book “Soul Cravings”.

Crave uses the visual storytelling medium of film to reveal the hidden mysteries that permeate the soul. Tapping some of Hollywood’s brightest writers, directors and actors, these films tell stories that can be used in either a church or small group setting. Each film features an intro from Erwin and a short message on the theme of the film.

Film Outlines

Nameless Moment – Intelligent but pessimistic Gavin, a physics student who’s convinced that life is a series of random, meaningless events, lives in his car, showers on campus, and dreams about Kaleen, who he’s never had the courage to speak to. In one night, Gavin’s preconceptions are shattered after unexpectedly becoming Kaleen’s confidante – impacting her life forever.

Pop Star – When a spoiled British pop star (Date Movie’s Adam Campbell) lands in the emergency room after his hair is set on fire before his first American concert, he’s unprepared for his roommate, a precocious eight-year-old girl named Shana, or for the bond that quickly forges between them. When Andy discovers why Shana is in the hospital, he learns a hard lesson.

Midnight Clear – An unsuspecting family becomes the refuge for an escaped convict seeking shelter from a storm, but his break-in is no accident. As time ticks down, the convict forms an unlikely connection with the family, until the police arrive and the true nature of their relationship is revealed.