True Stories of Faith & Redemption
Synopsis
This 3-part documentary chronicles the lives of three lost souls who struggled with hardship before finding faith & redemption.
Part 1: Through The Fire: A Miraculous Deliverance by Faith
He lost everything but gained so much more. This is a true story of redemption from the ashes.
Peter Dechat's life would be changed forever when a plane crashed next to his house and the fuel tank landed on top of his home. His daughter died, Peter went into a coma for five months and faced a mountain of hardships when he awoke. What follows is an inspirational story for anyone facing challenging times.
Part 2: I’m Coming Home: A Road to Redemption
She had a happy family life growing up in a well-to-do suburban home with dreams of being a writer. Leaving home to attend college, Stephanie was more than a bit naïve as she fell into the wild side of life. After graduation, she had a successful writing career in the city but enjoying the night life, dating, sex, drugs, and alcohol, opened the door to a danger she never imagined. This is a true story of a prodigal daughter who hit rock bottom before finding her road to redemption.
Part 3: Walking in the Legacy of My Father
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Cast & Credits
Cast: Peter Dechat, Stephanie Starr & Sarah Gonzalez
Directed by Don Albert
Festivals & Awards
Through The Fire Film Festivals & Awards:
Official Selection: Great Wonders Uplift Film Festival (2026)
Silver Remi Award: Worldfest Houston International Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short: Nieves Int’l Christian Film Festival
Winner, Best Documentary Short: Salty Earth Film Festival
Nominee, Best Documentary Short: Branson Int’l Film Festival:
Soli Award & Certificates of Excellence in Producing & Directing: Atlanta Christian Film Festival
Honorable Mention: Faith Fest
Official Selection: Green Mountain Film Festival
Official Selection: Cine Fest
I’m Coming Home Film Festivals & Awards:
Soli Award & Certificates of Excellence in Producing, Directing & Videography: Atlanta Christian Film Festival
Gold Award: Christian Family Film Festival
2nd Place, Best Short: Nieves Int’l Christian Film Festival
Nominee, Best Documentary Short: Branson Int’l Film Festival
Official Selection: Salty Earth Film Festival
Official Selection: Great Lakes Christian Film Festival
Official Selection: Canadian Int’l Faith & Family Film Festival
Official Selection: Green Mountain Film Festival
Walking in the Legacy of My Father Film Festivals & Awards:
Official Selection: Canadian Int’l Faith & Family Film Festival
Official Selection: Worldview Christian Film Festival
Official Selection: Salty Earth Film Festival
Official Selection: Branson Int’l Film Festival
Official Selection: Christian Family Film Festival
Official Selection: Faith Fest