INO Records and documentary film-makers from the Nomad Series have collaborated to release Sara Groves: Just Showed Up For My Own Life a music infused, reality style film featuring Groves’ in all aspects of her life over the past year. The project will be available Canadian Christian retailers nationwide next Tuesday, August 8th.

A very rare opportunity in Christian music, this project invites the audience to view an artist beyond the studio, beyond backstage and beyond the road life. Travel with Groves to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in Slidell, Louisiana as relief efforts are underway to restore a community ravaged by the storm. See the beautiful country of Rwanda on an emotional trip with Groves and her team to learn about the challenges of reconciliation and economic development 11 years after mass genocide. Due to some sensitive footage from a Rwandan Genocide site, the packaging will include a warning with a self-imposed PG rating “Contains some graphic footage which may not be suitable for younger viewers”.

“We started out making a simple music DVD, with behind the scenes footage in the studio, scenes from our life on the road, and of course some concert footage, but it just failed to capture the essence of the album,” recalls Groves. “So, we partnered with a documentary film company to tell the larger story. We started to ask what it means to “add to the beauty,” and that question led us around the world. As production wraps up, I am profoundly grateful that God chose me to be a witness to this span of years. I am excited to be a witness to what God is doing in this, my brief time on earth, and humbled that He has invited me to be a part of His beautiful, restorative work.”

Chip Johnson, director of the film, explains the style of coverage for such, “We like to call it a ‘reality film’, with a fast paced, music driven, reality tv style but without the game show element that we see in most reality shows. We were interested in following Sara because her music reveals a thought provoking side of life. The perfect fit for our first installment of the Nomad Series.”

The film will feature music from Groves, while additional features will include her live set from the 2006 Jars of Clay tour, short sermon and teaching illustration clips from Sara for use in small groups/church services, discussion starters, as well as trailers from upcoming releases.

Find out more about the DVD and watch the trailer on Groves’ YMZ artist page