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We honor theatrically released motion pictures that express the positive values of life with our Truly Moving Picture Award.

  • What is the Truly Moving Picture Award?
  • Coming to Theaters: Big Miracle
  • 2011 Top 10 TMPA winners
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  • Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close Now In Theaters!
What is the Truly Moving Picture Award?

We are a national, independent, non-profit arts organization whose guiding principle is to find new and innovative ways to harness the uniquely transformative power of film to make a difference.

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As the world’s attention turns to the top of the globe, saving these endangered whales becomes a shared cause for nations entrenched against one another. Hits theaters February 3rd.

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2011 Top 10 TMPA winners

After an amazing year of transformative films, we proudly present the 2011 Top 10 Truly Moving Picture Award winners.

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Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna only months after his father Hal has passed away. This new love floods Oliver with memories of his father who came out of the closet after 44 years of marriage.

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A year after his father died in the World Trade Center on what Oskar calls “The Worst Day,” he is determined to keep his vital connection to the man who playfully cajoled him into confronting his wildest fears.

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Award-Winning Motion Pictures

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Browse the many Truly Moving Picture Award-winning films to find the next film that moves you or share how your favorite films have impacted you.

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Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on Award-winning films and learn what truly moving pictures inspire Hollywood veterans!

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Planning a movie night with friends? Browse the films with Discussion Guides to keep the conversation rolling after the credits!

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Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax snags the Truly Moving Picture Award!

It’s finally that time again! Time to announce our newest TMPA winner! Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax was recently voted by our wonderful jury to win the Award. The film comes to theaters March 2, and… More

TMPA winners Coming to DVD and Blu-ray!

Incase you missed these TMPA winners in theaters, or simply can’t get enough of them; you can now snatch them up on DVD and Blu-ray! The Way, a film directed by Emilio Estevez makes its… More