Movies, shows to watch this Easter: Top picks on faith, redemption and resurrection

Mel Gibson (right) directs actor Jim Caviezel in 'The Passion of the Christ.'
Mel Gibson (right) directs actor Jim Caviezel in 'The Passion of the Christ.' | 20TH CENTURY FOX

UPtv and UP Faith & Family Easter Programming (April 17–20)

UPtv and its streaming platform, UP Faith & Family, are offering more than 100 hours of faith-based content leading up to Easter Sunday. Highlights include new premieres, timeless classics and modern faith dramas:

“The Passion of the Christ” will air on April 18 at 8 p.m. ET. Mel Gibson’s landmark 2004 film remains a powerful and visceral depiction of the final hours of Jesus’ life.

“Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise” will air on Easter Sunday at 7 p.m. ET (world premiere). After a painful breakup, a woman finds unexpected purpose and love in an Amish town. A mystery with a heartwarming message about healing and belonging.

Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com

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