This extraordinary film brings you the true story of an Armenian family and their struggle to find a country that would embrace them. After the breakup of the Soviet Union the newly freed countries experienced violence and turmoil. They had little love for one another. Russia still ruled it’s people with an Iron Fist! Poverty and starvation was a way of life and communism controlled their world.
“Between Borders” gives us a glimpse of what life was like and why people flee to America for asylum and freedom.
The Petrosyan family, Ivan, Julia, Olga and Violetta face discrimination every where they go. Ivan (played by Patrick Sabongui) who was a rocket scientist does anything to provide for their family, from cleaning floors to repairing buses. Wherever he goes he is always looking over his shoulder and sometimes running from the real threat of violence.
Violetta (played by Elizabeth Tabish) is the perfect mother under the most harsh circumstances. She protects and nurtures their children in all kinds of situations while dealing with fear and anxiety. When she goes for a job interview the racial indignation and humiliation goes beyond human dignity. Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen) does a stellar performance as the mother!
In Russia they are introduced to a small church that was started by a church in West Virginia, USA. Even though Ivan was not interested he would attend and listen from a distance. God moved on his heart and soon the Petrosyan’s were invited to come share their story in America.
This is where the story takes us, and the real fight for freedom and a new beginning battle takes place.
The children do a brilliant job bringing realism to the screen and do it in a way that pulls your heart out.
This movie will open your eyes to how racism is all around the world and how only God can deliver His people from it!
What “Between Borders” does is delivers the hard message of what communism does to people, the pain, anguish, suffering and hopelessness, but it also brings the message of hope, love, salvation and victory! The movie takes you from heartache and despair to genuine freedom and how God still works His miracles to those who have faith!
Paul is the Founder and CEO of All Pro Pastors International, a ministry that encourages and challenges Pastors to join together as Kingdom Brothers to develop trust, accountability and unity. It is a ministry that strengthens Pastors marriages, families, and ministries by establishing “Champions Tables”. The “Champions Table” is a safe place where Pastors can meet together and develop genuine relationships. The Champions Table is a pastors “Prayer Fortress!”
Pastor Paul Pickern is married to his wife Linda. They have 5 children (Tony, Stephanie, Dale, Seth, Schyler) and 12 grand children. Their home is in Plant City, Florida between Tampa and Orlando. Paul was born in Belleville, Illinois and Linda was born in Charleston, West Virginia.
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