It's hard to believe that it's already been almost a decade since the release of Convinced and I am so thankful for how God has powerfully used that film. But a lot has changed in the last decade. The culture has become much more secular, and more disordered, as people have left the Church and the sexual revolution has advanced at lightning speed. However, amazingly, people are still becoming Catholic. Indeed, it is the young people who seem most captured by the culture that are leading the way. And not only are they becoming Catholic, but they are embracing traditional Catholicism, and rejecting progressivism.
Why? That's what Convinced 2 is all about. We once again plan to travel the country to talk to converts and get the real story. God is on the move, and we look forward to sharing with you the amazing extent of that grace.
Please help us get this film made, as well as get it in front of as many people as possible.
Your donation will:
a) Get you a digital download of Convinced 2 before it is released to the general public.
b) Provide you with resources that will help equip you to more effectively reach a hurting culture with the gospel. These include options for several books, videos, courses, and other products from Don and others interviewed in the film.
c) Help get the word out and distribute the movie to as wide and audience as possible. Gifts of all sizes are welcome, and as a thank you, here are some resources available at various donation levels (Each level includes all items from the previous levels):
$50.00 - The Movie
You will get a digital download of Convinced 2 before it is available to the general public, along with a pdf download of the accompanying Booklet and Discussion Guide. The booklet will provide more details of the points made in the film, as well as a resource list and some questions to help facilitate small group discussions.
$100.00 - Runaway Planet Pictures Library
Access to all films, courses, and extra videos in the Runaway Planet Pictures library, including Convinced, Unprotected, Dysconnected, and the Personal Evangelization video course.
$250.00 - Conversion Resource Pack
Signed copies of How to Talk to a Skeptic and Twisted Unto Destruction by Don Johnson, as well as copies of Good Catholic Girl by Alice Owens, Into the Deep by Abigale Favale. (Books from other converts and experts who appear in the film TBA.)
$500.00 - Parish Resource Pack
Get digital access to the film for the members of your entire parish, plus a license to screen it to the public.
$1,000.00 - Your name in the Credits (This and all subsequent levels include unique behind the scenes updates and access to the filmmakers.)
$2,500.00 - Title of Supporting Producer
$5,000.00 - Title of Associate Producer
$10,000.00 - Title of Assistant Producer
$25,000.00 - Title of Executive Producer
About the Producer
Don Johnson is filmmaker, author, and speaker. He is the founder of Don Johnson Media and Runaway Planet Pictures, under which he has produced three feature length documentaries: Convinced (2015), Unprotected (2018), and Dysconnected (2022)
Don has also written several books and articles on theology, culture, and apologetics. He posts articles and podcast episodes at https://americanbabylon.substack.com
Don has a B.A. in Theology, Missions and Intercultural Studies from San Jose Christian College, an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and an M.A. in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He has also done graduate work in the evangelism program at Multnomah Seminary and the philosophy of Religion program at Talbot School of Theology.
Don and his wife have 4 children and live in Southern California. They enjoy hiking through National Parks.