Forgiven People

Christian Television Australia’s Easter Special,  ‘Forgiven People’ will screen on the Seven Network at 3pm on Good Friday (except Melbourne, due to the Good Friday appeal for the Royal Children’s Hospital. The show will be available from 4pm on www.CTA.tv)

Produced by Melbourne based Producer Vic Campbell and Directed by Don Parham, ‘Forgiven People’ tells the story of three colourful Australians who speak candidly about their dark past and their spiritual journeys towards a more positive lifestyle.

Susan is an ex-bikie chick who led a rebellious life as an adolescent.  She recounts her experience of growing up in a dysfunctional family and explains how the supportive nature of Christian groups such as ‘God’s Squad’ motorcycle club helped her survive to become a wife and mother of three children.

Johno is a former rock drummer who escaped a life of violence in Melbourne’s northern suburbs to pursue his passion for music in a number of successful pub bands.  Once an illegal drug abuser, he eventually joined a Christian hard rock band and discovered faith in a forgiving God. 

Monique is a creative musician/composer, author and public speaker.  A survivor of child sexual abuse, she has struggled to come to terms with her negative past.  Her story, while containing elements of sadness and loss of innocence, is one of overwhelming hope.  A strong Christian faith and keen analytical mind have enabled her to deal positively with situations that would have crushed a weaker individual.

Vic Campbell was the winner of SPARC/CTA’s second annual Program Development Prize which was set up to encourage new producers to create compelling Christian programming.

Forgiven People will screen on the Seven Network at 3pm on Good Friday, March 29th (Check local guides) It will also air on the Australian Christian Channel.