Movies
Three new documentaries and a feature film; two in production, three available on DVD
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'Twas the Search for St. NIck
Adults, teens, older children
Discovery channel lively documentary searches out the true history of St. Nicholas, traveling to Turkey, Italy, and even, Chicago. Lots of good information woven into the journey. Josh Gates, Expedition Unknown, presents. Highly recommended. -
Nicholas: The Real Story
Documentary with in depth information about the life and times of St. Nicholas; shows where he lived and tells historical and scientific evidence along with stories
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Becoming Santa
Documentary showing what it is like to actually BECOME Santa—telling about the original St. Nicholas, too!
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In Search of Santa Claus: Who was Saint Nicholas and how did he become Santa Claus?
Documentary about St. Nicholas and how his legend spread and became Santa Claus. Viewers visit significant St. Nicholas places from his life and later. From the Smithsonian Networks.
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Nicola—Cozze, Kebab & Coca Cola
Documentary journeying across Europe showing St. Nicholas as both a religious and folklore figure, morphing into the US Santa Claus.
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Nicholas of Myra
Feature length film dramatizing the life of St. Nicholas — has been in production since 2006; no release date has been announced.
Short video from National Geographic, Who Was Saint Nicholas?
St. Nicholas Center appears in the Lifetime Channel 2017 film Snowed-Inn Christmas when reporter Jenna Hudson researches St. Nicholas (19 sec):