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its first full season to the world in time for Christmas. In January, VidAngel, the family-friendly streaming app and original content studio, was honored to have earned two Movieguide Award nominations for its original production of The Chosen: Season One. The new 8-episode first season tells the stories of characters in the Gospels who encountered Jesus and were changed forever. “More than two years of work, sacrifice and heart were baked into season one of The Chosen. These nominations from Movieguide serve as a fresh demonstration, alongside millions watching the show globally in over 150 countries, that there is a strong appetite for redemptive and authentic story-telling,” said Neal Harmon, CEO of VidAngel. “We’re grateful for the recognition of everyone’s contributions to this historic undertaking, and are honored to participate in these awards alongside so many prestigious projects.” The Chosen joined acclaimed productions, such as Netflix’s The Crown and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, to receive nominations in the following categories: • Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Television Program: The Chosen, Episode 8: “I Am He” 15