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Redemption
Redemption may refer to: Religion * Redemption (theology), an element of salvation to express deliverance from sin * Redemptive suffering, a Roman Catholic belief that suffering can partially remit punishment for sins if offered to Jesus * Pidyon haben, also known as redemption of the first-born, in Judaism Politics * Redeemers or Redemption, the establishment of white Democratic, one-party rule in the U.S. South following Reconstruction * The redemption movement, a debt and tax evasion movement * Right of redemption, a right to reclaim foreclosed property Arts and entertainment Drama * guilt–purification–redemption cycle Films * ''Redemption'' (1917 film), an American silent drama film * ''Redemption'' (1919 film), an Italian silent film directed by Carmine Gallone * ''The Redemption'' (film), a 1924 Italian silent film directed by Guglielmo Zorzi * ''Redemption'' (1930 film), a talkie based on a story by Leo Tolstoy produced by MGM starring John Gilbert * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (band)
Redemption is an American progressive metal band based in Los Angeles, currently signed to AFM Records. The band's current lineup includes members of several nationalities. History ''Redemption'' (2001–2004) The New Jersey-based independent label Sensory Records—associated with many up-and-coming progressive metal bands and responsible for signing Riverside, Delain and Circus Maximus, among others—signed Redemption to a two-record deal including the self-titled debut record which was released in 2003. The band was invited to perform at Progpower USA IV on September 5, 2003 at Center Stage (then called Earthlink Live) in Atlanta, GA. With Versailles now a member but with Rullo being unavailable to perform due to commitments to Symphony X, van Dyk scouted Los Angeles-based progressive metal band Prymary and met drummer Chris Quirarte, bassist James Sherwood and keyboardist Smiley Sean, whom he recruited to perform with the band. As Mythiasin was considered not to be th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (1930 Film)
''Redemption'' is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Fred Niblo, produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and starring John Gilbert. This production is Gilbert's first talking film, but it was not released until months after the premiere of '' His Glorious Night'', his second " talkie". ''Redemption'' is based on the 1918 Broadway play of the same title by Arthur Hopkins, who in turn based his work on the play '' The Living Corpse'' by Leo Tolstoy and first staged in Moscow in 1911. Plot Living in Russia in the early 1900s, Fedya Protasoff ( John Gilbert) is a handsome, self-indulgent womanizer who continues to squander his family inheritance drinking and gambling. He meets and falls in love with Lisa ( Eleanor Boardman), the fiancée of his friend Victor Karenin ( Conrad Nagel). Soon he lures her away from Victor and marries her. After a year together, Lisa has their child, a boy; but after another year of marriage, Fedya tires of the monotony of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Raid (2011 Film)
''The Raid'' is a 2011 Indonesian action thriller film written, directed and edited by Gareth Evans. The film stars Iko Uwais, who previously worked with Evans in another action film, ''Merantau'', released in 2009. In the film, an elite squad is tasked to infiltrate a high-rise building run by a ruthless drug lord in the slums of Jakarta; among them is Rama (played by Uwais), a veteran member of the team. After its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), ''The Raid'' received positive reviews from critics. The name of the film was changed to ''The Raid: Redemption'' in the United States as distributor Sony Pictures Classics could not secure the rights to the title; it also allowed Evans to plan out future titles in the series. The US release of the film features a film score composed by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese. It was released in the United States on DVD and Blu-ray on 14 August 2012. A sequel, ''The Raid 2'', was released in 2014. Both film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (GRITS Album)
''Redemption'' is the seventh studio album released by American Southern rap duo GRITS for the contemporary Christian music market. It was co-produced by GRITS. Critical reception ''Redemption'' has fared well with Christian critics, who have said that while clichéd and lacking substance, it offers musically enjoyable songs. Another common complaint is its abundance in synthesized beats. ''Jesus Freak Hideout'' called it "mediocre" and originally rated it 2.5, but later raised its rating to 3. Rating the album an A− for ''CCM Magazine'', Anthony Barr-Jeffrey states, "''Redemption'' is a sparkling reflection of a mature group that seems to have outgrown the Christian music scene and is completely ready to surpass the best general market hip-hop has to offer." Andree Farias, giving the album three stars at '' Christianity Today'', writes, "It's silly, sure, but GRITS has always had a knack for levity." Rating the album an eight out of ten from Cross Rhythms, Steve Hayes says ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (theology)
Redemption is an essential concept in many religions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Christianity In Christian theology, Salvation#Redemption, redemption (Greek: ''apolutrosis'') refers to the deliverance of Christians from Christian views on sin, sin. It assumes an important position in Salvation in Christianity, salvation because the transgressions in question form part of a great system against which human power is helpless. Leon Morris says that "Paul the Apostle, Paul uses the concept of redemption primarily to speak of the saving significance of the Crucifixion of Jesus, death of Christ." In the New Testament, "redemption" and related words are used to refer both to deliverance from sin and to freedom from captivity.Demarest, ''The Cross and Salvation'', 177. In Christian theology, redemption is a metaphor for what is achieved through the Atonement in Christianity, Atonement; therefore, there is a metaphorical sense in which the death of Jesus pays the price of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (2013 Film)
''Hummingbird'' (released as ''Redemption'' in the United States) is a 2013 British action crime film written and directed by Steven Knight, in his feature film directorial debut. It stars Jason Statham as an alcoholic veteran haunted by his war crimes; he befriends a Catholic nun, becomes involved in organised crime, and takes revenge on a man who beats and kills prostitutes. Plot Joseph Smith, a fugitive ex-Special Forces soldier and a homeless drunk in London, is attacked by a group of thugs one night, and he breaks into an apartment to escape them. Learning that the owner, a successful photographer named Damon, is away for the next 8 months until October, Joseph starts squatting Squatting is the action of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied area of land or a building, usually residential, that the squatter does not own, rent or otherwise have lawful permission to use. The United Nations estimated in 2003 that there ... there and assumes a new identity, calling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (Ektomorf Album)
''Redemption'' is the ninth studio album by the Hungarian Heavy metal band Ektomorf, released 17 December 2010. Track listing #"Last Fight" - 4:16 #"Redemption" - 2:51 #"I'm in Hate" - 3:25 #"God Will Cut You Down" - 3:04 #"Stay Away" - 2:25 #"Never Should" - 4:21 #"Sea of My Misery" - 2:12 #"The One" (feat. Danko Jones) - 3:40 #"Revolution" - 3:48 #"Cigany" - 3:08 #"Stigmatized" - 4:38 #"Anger" - 3:28 #"Kill Me Now" (limited edition digipak bonus track) References 2010 albums Ektomorf albums AFM Records albums {{2010s-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Stan Tookie Williams Story
''Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story'' is a 2004 American made-for-television biographical crime drama film starring Jamie Foxx, Lynn Whitfield, Lee Thompson Young and CCH Pounder. The film was directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall and the screenplay was written by J.T. Allen. The film premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and was later broadcast on the FX network on April 11, 2004. The film deals with the life of Stanley Tookie Williams, the co-founding member of the Crips street gang. Along with showing his life in the streets and his time in prison, it shows the work Williams did while incarcerated to help decrease gang violence in the world. The film was shot in 2003 while Williams was still imprisoned. On December 13, 2005, Williams was executed by lethal injection in California. Cast Production Development During Williams' incarceration, he began co-writing a series of books with Barbara Becnel for young children about the dangers of gang viol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (1917 Film)
''Redemption'' is a lost 1917 American silent drama film starring Evelyn Nesbit. It was co-directed by Joseph A. Golden Joseph A. Golden was an American pioneer silent film film director, director and screenwriter. His films include ''A Woman's Wit'' and ''Resurrection (1912 film), Resurrection''. He began working in film in 1907, directing the one-reel film ''T ... and Julius Steiger. The story depicted in the film has strong similarities to Nesbit's own scandalous public life. Nesbit's young son Russell Thaw co-stars with her. Cast * Evelyn Nesbit as Alice Loring (credited as Evelyn Nesbit Thaw) * Russell Thaw as Harry Loring * Charles Wellesley as Stephen Brooks (credited as Charles Wellsley) * Mary Hall as Brooks's wife * William Clark as Robert, Their Son (credited as William Clarke) * Joyce Fair as Grace, Their Daughter * Edward Lynch as Thomas Loring * George Clarke as Harry (15 years later) * Marie Reichardt as Mrs. Collins References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (Derek Minor Album)
'' Redemption ''is the second studio album by American Christian hip hop artist Derek Minor Derek Johnson, Jr., better known by his stage name Derek Minor and former stage name PRo, (born December 16, 1984) is an American Christian hip hop artist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, and screenwriter. He co-founded the hip-hop ..., then known as PRo, released on July 13, 2010 through his own label, Reflection Music Group. In promotion of the album, a short film, also titled ''Redemption'', was released, and the track listing was announced on June 29, 2010. The album met with a mixed reception from critics - Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music praised the album, giving it a four out of five, but Brad Davis of Holy Culture was less favorable, rating the album six-and-a-half out of ten and stating that he disliked the new direction of PRo now that he partnered with Reach. Track listing References {{Authority control Derek Minor albums 2010 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (Chris Volz Album)
''Redemption'' is the debut solo album by Chris Volz Christopher Volz (born August 6, 1973) is an American singer who is best known as the lead vocalist of the nu metal band Flaw and as the former lead vocalist of Five Bolt Main. In 2007, Volz released a solo album through the independent reco ... ( Flaw, Five.Bolt.Main), released on September 11, 2007. The album's first single is the title track "Redemption". The album sold approximately 700 copies in its first week of release. Track listing # "Redemption" – 3:39 # "Altercation" – 2:46 # "All My Life" – 3:20 # "Wrong" – 2:37 # "Your Own Medicine" – 3:40 # "Once Again" – 4:47 # "Sometimes" – 4:11 # "Secure" – 3:16 # "Dear Life" – 4:31 # "Stories of Old" – 3:33 # "Don't Save Me" – 3:16 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Redemption (Chris Volz Album) 2007 debut albums Rock Ridge Music albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Redemption (Benzino Album)
''Redemption'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper and record producer Benzino. It was released January 14, 2003 via Elektra Records and ZNO Records. Hip hop production, Production was primarily handled by Benzino's production team Hangmen 3, as well as Mario Winans, Gary "Gizzo" Smith, L.E.S. (record producer), L.E.S., L.T. Hutton, Paul "Little Bo Peezy" Hemphill, Sean "Inferno" Dunnigan, That Nigga Moel, Tone Capone and Trackmasters. It features guest appearances from Mario Winans, Mass Murderer Mike, Black Child, Caddillac Tah, Daz Dillinger, Hussein Fatal, Jadakiss, Jewell (singer), Jewell, Kid Javi, Lil' Kim, LisaRaye McCoy, LisaRaye, Petey Pablo, Scarface (rapper), Scarface and Wyclef Jean. The album peaked at number 65 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It featured two singles: "Rock the Party (Benzino song), Rock the Party" and "Would You", both produced by Mario Winans. "Rock the Party" made it to number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
