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The legend of John Henry, historically celebrated in song and story, is the account of an ex-slave and steel driver who victoriously raced a drilling machine through a mountain, died of exhaustion shortly after and hence became an African-American folk hero. Anthony Milo is the strongest and fastest sprinter at New York City's Gonzaga College, whose 4 x 400 meter relay team is on their way to winning a national championship title. What do these two men have in common? In both of their stories they are destined to race towards death to let their true spirits live. THE ANCHOR MAN is the story of strength reborn into the heart of a young man, whose convictions lead him on a journey from the explosion of the starting gun to an explosion of artistic expression.

William Hart McNichols is a world renowned artist, heralded by Time magazine as "among the most famous creators of Christian iconic images in the world". As a young Catholic priest from 1983-1990 he was immersed in a life-altering journey working as a chaplain at St. Vincent's AIDS hospice in New York city. It was during this time that he became an early pioneer for LGBT rights within the Catholic church. He would speak out in the national news as well as work closely with the founding members of DIGNITY/USA. In 1990 he was called out of the city and into the desert of New Mexico where he began a six year apprenticeship to master the ancient art of painting icons. For the past 25 years he has received non-stop commissions for his work and has never signed his name to a single icon. All of his works hang anonymously in churches and colleges around the world, including the Vatican Museum. Born into the most powerful political family in the history of Colorado, McNichols colorful life has crossed paths with both presidents and popes, peace activists and martyrs. His imagery possesses a sensuality that is both beautiful and provocative and his subjects include individuals from all different faiths, Catholic, Muslim, Protestant, and Jewish. His message as a priest, artist and man speaks to the most powerful element of the human spirit: Mercy.

Christopher Summa's BE MY BROTHER is a 15-minute film that is inspired by both biblical and current events. It asks the timeless question of humanity: Can we treat the person whom we do not know, the stranger whom we fear and maybe even see as the enemy, as a brother? Shot on the streets of New York City the film celebrates the idea that every person has a dream and that it is never too late to be a pioneer of peace and truth in this world.

"Waiting for the Passion" is a volatile male character study of a college student who wants to leave America to escape the turbulent relationships he has with both his father and brother. Through a series of visualized letters and dramatically edited montage sequences the film captures the confusion and fear so many young people feel as their college days wind down.

Seen through the eyes of Augustine, a young painter, "The Passionist" follows him on a once in a lifetime Italian adventure. His journey is suddenly halted by a violent Roman street brawl that leaves him wounded, both physically and emotionally. Returning home to America he struggles with a new found vision for his life, one that demands spiritual fulfillment. From the lush hillsides of Tuscany, to the abrasive avenues of Manhattan, "The Passionist" dares to capture the beauty of the human spirit at the moment of transformation.