In the Arms of Angels (2004)

Short. This 13-minute film made a good choice for free instant viewing on Netflix, however, I didn't realize till afterward that it's a Mormon testimony from ldsfilms.com. Now I wonder if every one of the 55 two-sentence reviews are from Mormons packing the ballot box (not that that would be wrong). Nevertheless, I was moved from the beautiful opening scenes and the hymn "Come Thou Font of Blessing" played throughout this short film. It's a true story set in 1885 and the extras in the film are played by descendents of Ms. Richards. The crucial "miraculous" moment is very vaguely described and clearly a matter of personal and communal belief -- amazing only if you accept it on faith: you believe it because you are predisposed to do so. Also known as A Pioneer Miracle, this film is an inspiring story about heartfelt prayer, angelic intervention, and children of God learning obedience to their heavenly and earthly fathers. 4 stars.