Films awarded for uplifting messages

Movieguide, in partnership with the John Templeton Foundation, hosted the 15th annual Faith and Values Awards Gala and Report at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills on Feb. 20.

The following films received awards: $50,000 Epiphany Prize for Film to "The Nativity Story," $50,000 Epiphany Prize for Television to "The Ten Commandments," Libertas Award for film for Promoting Positive American Values to "The Pursuit of Happyness," and Libertas Award for television to "Hidden Place."

Grace acting awards went to Oscar Isaac in "The Nativity Story" and Shirley Jones in "Hidden Place."

"Charlotte's Web" was the Top Family Film, and "The Queen" earned Top Film for Mature Audiences.

Movieguide is dedicated to redeeming the values of the entertainment industry by influencing industry executives and informing the public about the influence of the entertainment media. For more information, visit www.movieguide.org or www.movieguideawards.com.