The Onward and Upward Chain: Pioneers of Christian Science in the 1880s

Longyear's historical documentary film vividly recounts the stories of those who tirelessly and courageously took the healing message of Christian Science to the American Midwest.


This film brings to life the history of the growth of Christian Science in the 1880s, 1890s, and early twentieth century. It tells of the healing work in the American Midwest accomplished by students who were taught by Mary Baker Eddy at the Massachusetts Metaphysical College.

Subtitles: French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and English.

Length: 1 hour

Click to see a 12-minute excerpt from this documentary.