Themes of faith and redemption abound in the films, TV/cable programs and books to be honored during the 59^th annual Christopher Awards gala at the McGraw-Hill Building in New York City, on April 10^th.

From the killing fields of Sierra Leone and hothouse chambers of 18^th century Parliament, to the skies over Afghanistan and sewers under Paris, this year's winners cover a broad spectrum but share a common denominator: they all "affirm the highest values of the human spirit."

First presented by The Christophers in 1949, the Christopher Awards salute media that remind audiences and readers of their worth, individuality and power to positively impact and shape our world.  To date, more than 1,300 films, books, broadcast TV and cable programs have won Christopher Awards.