San Francisco - April 28, 2014. Fathom Events, Focus on the Family and Pine Creek Entertainment present the documentary film Irreplaceable in select U.S. cinemas on Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Irreplaceable follows Tim Sisarich, former Executive Director of Focus on the Family New Zealand, as he explores the answers to two critical questions: "What is family?" and "Does family still matter in today's society?" The in-theater screening will include a panel discussion moderated by Focus on the Family president Jim Daly.

Rev. Sam Rodriguez said, "At NHCLC, we are very thankful for our strong partnership with Jim Daly and his team at Focus on the Family. We are excited about their new documentary film, Irreplaceable, and the companion small group experience, The Family Project. These are important resources for families. They explain why God's design works and why society suffers when we deviate from that design."

The first in a planned series of films by Focus on the Family, this special one-night showing of Irreplaceable will be presented in more than 700 movie theaters around the country through Fathom's exclusive Digital Broadcast Network. Tickets are available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com. To see a complete list of theater locations and to purchase tickets, visit the Fathom Events web site (theaters and locations are subject to change).

"Every day in the media, in the life choices of my neighbors, and even in public policy, I seem to be told I've got it wrong," said Sisarich. "I have to ask the question: does culture have it right, or is there something better?"

Sisarich examines why all humans have a yearning to be part of family and looks at the forces that can contribute to the breakdown of the family. Irreplaceable addresses these important issues by spotlighting cultural, historical and religious experiences from around the globe.

The documentary also features interviews with a wide range of experts, including Professor of Law Helen Alvaré; National Center for Fathering CEO Carey Casey; radio host Michel Medved; speaker and radio host John Stonestreet; author Eric Metaxas; neuropsychologist Dr. Anne Moir; philosopher Dr. Roger Scruton; authors Gabe and Rebekah Lyons; scholar Nancy Pearcey; and several others.

"Irreplaceable takes us on an incredible journey of discovery about the meaning of family and how it can impact our world," said Shelly Maxwell, executive vice president of Fathom Events. "This Focus on the Family event will give audiences the opportunity to reflect on how family has helped shape each of us-and our world."