![]() ![]() 15)Ī sheriff’s deputy pledges to become a better father after tragedy strikes. A book is being released as a tandem to the film: “The Jesus Music: A Visual Story of Redemption as Told by Those Who Lived It,” written by Marshall Terrill. This fascinating documentary includes interviews with dozens of people, including TobyMac, Kirk Franklin, Lauren Daigle, Amy Grant, Bill Gaither, Eddie DeGarmo and Greg Laurie.Ĭhristian filmmakers Jon and Andrew Erwin directed it. The rise of contemporary Christian music is documented, from its origins during the 1960s countercultural movement, to the 1990s, to the modern-day. The film weaves inspiring stories of earthly fathers-such as those of former NFL coach Sherman Smith and Focus on the Family’s Jim Daly-with truths about the fatherhood of God. It’s the first documentary from Christian filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick, and it spotlights a major biblical subject: fatherhood. Perhaps this one isn’t a “Christian film” in the traditional sense, but it has enough Bible in it to make you shout “amen.” Rated PG-13 for mature thematic content, strong language including racial epithets, violence, suggestive material, and smoking. It also begins and ends with gospel music. The movie is not for children, but it nevertheless has strong biblical themes. The movie features Jennifer Hudson ( Dreamgirls) in the lead role and Forest Whitaker ( Black Panther, Rogue One) as her father, C.L. ![]() It’s the biopic of Aretha Franklin, who became a soul and gospel music star after learning to sing as a young girl in church. 13)Ī young girl named Aretha overcomes multiple tragedies to become a legendary singer. Here are six Christian movies coming to theaters this fall: It even includes a possible Oscar contender. The list includes documentaries, biopics and a sequel. Remember the pre-pandemic days when faith-based movies were released, frequently, in theaters?įortunately, you don’t have to wait much longer to enjoy that experience again.Īt least a half-dozen faith-centric movies will be released in theaters in the coming months, beginning with a movie about Aretha Franklin and continuing with two films each by the Kendrick and Erwin brothers.
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