Journal of
Media and Communication Studies

  • Abbreviation: J. Media Commun. Stud.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2545
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMCS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 232

Full Length Research Paper

The tree of life and courageous: Comparative analysis on faith-based filmmaking

Sean O' Connor, M. A.
  • Sean O' Connor, M. A.
  • Asbury University, United States.
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  •  Received: 13 April 2016
  •  Accepted: 19 September 2016
  •  Published: 31 October 2016

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