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Saved By the Light [VHS]

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I lost my older sister Nov. 18, 2002. She was more than a sister, she raised me when my Mom was taking care of my Dad before his death with MS. She was 12 years older than me and carried me to school with her, I was 3, and I sat on her desk. She made me shoes out of ribbons that people threw away at a cemetery near our house. I had went on a week-end trip that came up spur of the moment. While we were there watching tv, Saved By the Light came on and we started watching it. Not knowing that it was preparing me for what would face me the very next day with my sister. The only way I got through as well as I did was because of the strength I drew from this movie. I was holding my sister's hand when she went to be with my Mom, Dad and 2 other sisters, one who was born before me and when this sister was only a year old so we never knew her. I told her to go to my Mom and our sisters , that it was ok to go. I helped her to go in peace I truly feel like. And I wouldn't have known how if I had not watched this wonderful movie. I'll forever be thankful to Dannion and also Eric Roberts for being so real. I miss my sister but I know she's with our parents and 2 other sisters and that she's happy. Thanks so much for the lesson from this story.

To put it bluntly, before his Near Death Experience, Dannion Brinkley was a miserable excuse for a human being.

He was struck by lightening and pronounced dead for 28 minutes. He had a near death experience that turned his life upside down and inside out.

I have heard Dannion speak several times, and I can say that he not only talks the talk, he actually walks the walk.

A lot of people become very angry because Dannion's Near Death Experiences do not fit into their idea of Theology.

I am sure that my idea of the Great Mystery (God if you prefer)would also make people very angry.

There is ONLY one Creator; no matter what name various cultures or faiths use.

The Great Mystery is the infinite being. We human beings are finite, and it is impossible for us finite beings to comprehend the infinite.

The Great Mystery reveals itself to us in ways that we can understand based upon our level of awareness.

If a specific faith works for you that is different from mine. Great! I am happy for you. Just allow me to acknowledge the Great Mystery as I see fit.

Please E-mail me if you have questions or comments about this review. Two Bears

Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

I just saw this movie today for the first time and found it to be a very fascinating and powerful movie. Eric Roberts was outstanding. The subject matter of this movie is very close to me, and the way it was portrayed here was riveting. We are here to love and help one another, and it's frightening to come to the end and see that you haven't done that, and see the hurts you have caused. You could feel his struggles throughout, and could feel his transformation as time went on. I had no idea this was based on a true story. I highly recommend this movie. I can't wait to see it again.

This film is stupendous, and none of it is staged. Director/Author Paul Perry followed Dannion with a camera to capture the true "man behind the myth."

There are many heart rending scenes, including the hospice visit to a dying woman. And there is humor, when Dannion stops at a table in a local restaurant and shocks a group of women having lunch by giving intimate details about their lives.

Watch this film and read the book. It will be time well spent.

A must see. Reiterates the truth about why we are here and what to do while here...Love one another. Eric Roberts portreys his character with such depth that you won't forget this film soon. I was Spiritually impacted and have since realigned my priorities. Knowing now that other lives are greatly affected by my actions and that I am accountable. Bravo!

I saw this movie when it was broadcast on television. I have been searching everywhere for the video. No where to be found. Unfortunate. I was spritually changed when I saw this movie. I have heard Dannion interviewed several times. Each time I hear him I thank God for allowing him to stay with us a little longer to teach us how to be loving and compassionate beings. Everyone needs to see this movie and I pray daily that it will be re-released.

I first saw "Saved by the Light" when it was broadcast in 1995. I was in the hospital during the holidays and had just come out of intensivre csre. My hospital stay was difficult. This film touched me very deeply and was very healing. The next time I saw it was two years later, on the eve of another unexpected trip to the hospital! I mention this because, as you can see by many of these reviews, this film carries a meaning and purpose. Each time I saw it, it helped me deal with my situation immensely. Thanks to Eric Roberts for portraying such a dynamic, vivid Dannion! Thanks to Dannion for bringing his message to us. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this excellent, beautiful film. I hope you can find a copy. I shared my worn out copy, taped off TV, many times and have recently purchased a newer one here in ZShops. If you need a lift, or some faith...this one is for you! Peace to You and Be Well! ...

This is quite simply an amazing story. It made me have a completely different outlook on how I treat other people , and what is really important in this life. This might sound like an over- reaction to to a movie, but for me this story was like finding out the secret of life.

I recently viewed this movie on May 1st, and was impressed by the spiritual message that it left me. It made me realize how fragile human beings are, and how we should conduct ourselves in life. Eric Roberts was lucky -- he was given another chance, but how many us are granted another chance to redeem ourselves. For me, my life has changed, and I thank the director of this movie for giving us this message of love. Learning to love again is beautiful -- we have so little time. Peace and love, George Spadaro

I rented this video once and really loved it. I sure hope it gets released again as I would love to buy a copy and have been unable to.