Great American Media Celebrates Mother’s Day with Heartwarming Stories of Love, Faith, Family, and Second Chances, Movie Marathons Star Beloved Great American Media Talent, Great American Family Program Event Leads into Season Two Finale, “When Hope Calls”
Mom Appreciation Continues May 7 on Facebook Live Event Hosted by Bestselling Author and Filmmaker, Karen Kingsbury with Guests Jennie Allen, Ruth Chou Simons, and Kym Douglas
NEW YORK, NY – May 2, 2025 – This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, Great American Media invites everyone to celebrate the heart and soul of the home – Mom – with movie marathons of relaxing rom coms on Great American Family and inspiring, faith-filled movies on Great American Pure Flix. These movie celebrations honor the unconditional love, faith, resilience, and enduring spirit that is Mom. Great American Family Mother’s Day Movie Marathon, begins Sunday, May 11 from 6 a.m. ET – 8 p.m. ET, leading into the season two finale of “When Hope Calls,” starring Cindy Busby, Christopher Russell, Nick Bateman, Sarah Fisher, and Trevor Donovan, Sunday, May 11 (8 p.m. ET). Pure Flix celebrates the day with highly rated, faith-filled films for the whole family.
Pure Flix celebrates moms with uplifting films that honor the strength and love of the maternal spirit. Families who want to gift Mom entertainment’s #1 faith and family streaming service, Pure Flix, [https://www.pureflix.com/mothers-day] can gift entertainment without compromise for one full year.
Great American Family on Facebook continues its celebration of motherhood on May 7 at 8pm ET in a special Facebook Live event hosted by bestselling author Karen Kingsbury. Joined by faith-filled guests and award-winning authors and experts, Jennie Allen, Ruth Chou Simons, and Kym Douglas, Karen leads a meaningful conversation about raising children through the lens of Scripture, the power of prayer, and the beauty of a Christ-centered home.
Because this is Mother’s Day, Great American Media honors the love that never gives up, never let’s go, and always brings us back to where we belong. To all the incredible mothers and maternal figures who make a house a home, Happy Mother’s Day!
Great American Family Programming Highlights, Sunday, May 11:
Retreat to Paradise – Jordan is recovering from a shoulder injury, and his grumpiness creates challenges for his physical therapist Ellie who would like to leave him to his misery. But will romance finally blossom? Starring Brian Krause, Melanie Stone, and Casey Elliott, Sunday, May 11 (6 a.m. ET).
Cider And Sunsets – Marley is brilliant at organizing other people’s engagements, though unlucky in finding romance herself. When designing her most important proposal yet, the man who could jeopardize it all may be the one who helps find her own love story. Starring Erin Agostino and Aaron Ashmore, Sunday, May 11 (8 a.m. ET).
A Taste of Tuscany – Vowing to reinvent herself, health-chef guru, April, goes to Italy to learn how to incorporate the country’s notorious rich culture of food in her own recipes. Starring Laura Mitchell and Brad Johnson, Sunday, May 11 (10 a.m. ET).
An Unlikely Angel – The heart-warming story about a successful New York City toy executive who faces her biggest challenge yet – becoming a mom. Janie Caswell, who is fully in control in the boardroom, is a complete wreck at the thought of becoming a mom, until an encounter with a most unlikely angel. Starring Jillian Murray and Aaron Mees, Sunday, May 11 (12 p.m. ET).
A Harvest Homecoming – Return to your roots with A Harvest Homecoming, the story about the deep ties of family, tradition, and the beautiful ways we make our way back home. Returning home to help his family at the cider mill, teacher Drew encounters a new class of students which prompts him to stay longer than he believed her would. Starring Trevor Donovan and Jessica Lowndes, Sunday, May 11 [2 p.m. ET].
One Perfect Match – When matchmaker, Lucy Sparks meet handsome businessman, Finn Grayson, she immediately feels a connective spark. Things take an awkward turn when days later Finn comes into her office to become her newest client. Starring Merritt Patterson and Joshua Sasse, Sunday, May 11 (4 p.m. ET).
Harmony From the Heart — Musical therapist Violet and doctor, Blake disagree about methods for taking care of Blake’s grandfather, but they soon come to realize that sometimes love is the best medicine of all. Starring Jessica Lowndes and Jesse Metcalfe, Sunday, May 11 (6 p.m. ET).
Season Finale – “When Hope Calls” – In Season Two finale episode, “Season of Change,” the community of Brookfield splits over how to apprehend rustlers stealing from ranchers. A hard-working prospector finally comes into his own and learns a lesson about how money can change people. Nora’s law assistant, Zoe, arrives in Brookfield where Nora discovers someone has manipulated her into bribery, Sunday, May 11 (8 p.m. ET).
Pure Flix Programming Highlights:
An Unlikely Angel – A corporate executive nervously anticipates becoming a first-time mom. Will a chance encounter with an unlikely angel offer Janie a new prism on her world. Starring Jillian Murray and Jordyn River, premiering [Airdate/Time].
Someone Like You – From bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury, the touching story of rediscovery and hope. After the tragic loss of his best friend, a grieving young architect sets out to find her secret twin sister who was separated from her sibling while still an embryo. Someone Like You reminds us that even in life’s most unexpected turns, love and healing are always within reach. Starring Sarah Fisher and Jake Allyn, premieres [Airdate/Time]
5000 Blankets – Based on an incredible, true story, open your heart to the story of Phillip and his mom (Anna Camp) who are determined to change lives after his father disappears due to a mental health crisis. Phillip’s generous gestures to people he does not even know spars a citywide movement. Starring Anna Camp, Rob Mayes, Carson Minniear, and Rod Hallet, premiering [Airdate/Time].
For more information: www.greatamericanfamily.com and www.greatamericanpureflix.com
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