Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Vision Video
• DVD Release Date: May 15, 2004
• Run Time: 97 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0002JANEW
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,319 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE IN .PDF FORMAT ON WEBSITE. He sailed in 1793 to India with a reluctant wife and four children to bring the message of Jesus. There he encountered so much hardship it is amazing he did not abandon his mission and go home. But he stayed for over 40 years.

One issue that tormented him was "sati"—the burning alive of widows when their husbands died. He would not rest until this practice was stopped. Facing insurmountable odds, he ‘plodded’ on to influence the abolition of "sati" and to become the revered "Friend of India" and "Father of Modern Missions."

He oversaw more translations of the Bible than had been done in all previous Christian history combined. Life was never easy for Carey. But he simply refused to quit, even when a devastating fire destroyed years of his literary work. His legacy has inspired countless others from his own day to the present. William Carey shows dramatically how a life dedicated to God and obedient to His calling can make a profound difference in the world. Starring Richard Attlee, Lynette Edwards and Julie-Kate Olivier. A Christian History Institute Production.

Curriculum guide 64 pgs. in hard copy
Part 1 : Task
Part 2: Trials
Part 3: Team
Part 4: Triumph

Each section has an introduction, key characters, background briefing, scripture link, video link, sources and book link, source documentation

Appendices include religion in India: Hinduism, Isalm, Dainsh Semapore

SPECIAL FEATURES:

-English, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages
-Chapter titles for easy scene access
-Commentary from filmmakers: Ken Curtis, Tony Tew, Gordon Severance, Gary Moore
-Behind-the-scenes look with actors' comments and biographies
-Theme song (music video and live performance at Billy Graham Crusade)
-Four-part curriculum video supplement with study guides in pdf format

Customer Reviews

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Candle in the Dark is a must see!, April 25, 2008

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Alain L. Ndagijimana "Alain Leandre" (South Hamilton, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This video is a true snapshot of what William Carey and his family went through as missionaries to India. It honestly shares how William Carey, the shoe maker and a great visionary in his time took seriously God's call upon his life to proclaim the good news of God's kingdom to the people of India, and courageously did it despite the reluctant spirit of both his wife and his church. Knowing that this is indeed based on a true story really catches your breath. It is the best story of a Christian life well lived I ever seen.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Candle in the Dark; Missionary of Excellence, December 12, 2009

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Ricky G. Sikes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Candle in the Dark (DVD)

This film is great. It shows the life, sacrifices, and work of William Carey, missionary to India. He discovered that his gift from God was not evangelism, but languages. When he worked using the gifts that God gave him, all of India is blessed on down to our present day. This is a great family film based upon truth. I had all my children watch this.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, December 15, 2008

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Sgt. Bilko (Ca. USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Candle in the Dark (DVD)

The potential for this to have been truly great is lost by the focus of the film. If you are not familiar with Mr. Carey's remarkable work, this will not supply too much evidence. The acting is fair. The actors who play Mr. Carey and the first Mrs. Carey are just not up to the roles. There is a bit of underacting and overacting here. What a shame that such an important story could not have been told better.