CHRISTIAN MOVIES AND FILM
These trailers are only examples of the various movies and films we will publish over the coming months.
Wild Faith Trailer
Bridgestone Media Group
Genre: Drama, Inspirational Run Time: 101 Minutes Language: English Dove Approval: TBD MPAA Rating: NR Production Year: 2019 Initial Release Year: 2019 Writer: DJ Perry Director: Jessie Low Producer(s): DJ Perry, Melissa Anschutz, Anthony Hornus Starring Cast: Shane Hagedorn, Lauren LaStrada, DJ Perry, Melissa Anschutz – special credits Lana Wood, Darby Hinton, Trace Adkins Short Synopsis/Log Line: A Civil War veteran tries to make peace with his losses and start a new life despite the world resisting change around him. Full Synopsis: Emmett Murphy (Shane Hagedorn) is a Civil War veteran who returns to his Michigan home looking for peace. After his wife dies, he fulfills his promise to a dying soldier and brings the Negro widow, Haddie (Lauren LaStrada) and her daughter to stay with him and his son. The townsfolk aren’t ready for this modern family and a nefarious plot to remove them is hatched. Facing bigotry and greatly outnumbered, Emmett struggles to find faith. But when the circus train comes to town, a mysterious turn of events provide Emmett and his family with the unexpected help they need to overcome.
Walk By Faith
Bridgestone Media Group
Dove Approval: All Ages MPAA Rating: NR Theatrical Release: N/A Synopsis: When a young man (Corey), is faced with living with the disease “Sickle Cell” everyday, he grows tired of just existing. With very little hope left, he yearns for support. His prayers are answered when he is assigned to a school project dealing with his disease. He battles with this because of his partner, Kevin, a bully & his desire to keep his illness a secret. However, through this experience he finds hope because of a potential cure for his disease. His hope is met with fear from his mom, support from his friend Carrie and uncertainty from within. The question he asks himself is “What if God is waiting on me to act for myself and not just me expecting Him to do it all?” Stars: Dominyck Mccargo, Trina Brown, Bradley Smith, Rochelle Ojeda
The Young Believers
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: The Young Believers story is the story of four Christian teens that are navigating through their senior year in high school the teens use God’s Word as their weapon of choice against the temptations that confront them. This is a remarkable film which promotes godly living. Four teens, Delilah, Leah, David and Luke, have known each other for years and they make a pact at the beginning of high school that they will not drink alcohol, do drugs or have sex before marriage. They are committed to the Lord but soon face challenges in keeping their promises. A boy named Jude dates Delilah and wants to take their relationship to another level. David is offered alcohol, Leah faces her parent’s divorce and deals with it by not allowing herself to be vulnerable, and Luke is tempted to play other kinds of music rather than music for the Lord. Stars: Kelsy Tanaka, Ryan Taylor (Eyes to See), Eryn Moore, Brandon Vielkind, Sid Curtis, Gabriel Newman, La Quinthia Miller, Rhonda Hodges, Logan Ward, Andrew Okoh, Natasha Gerren, Tai Gerren
The Light of Freedom
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: The year is 1861. As President Lincoln calls for 75,000 men to join the Union army, the nation teeters on the brink of The Civil War. Meanwhile, a more covert battle waged by the Underground Railroad has been raging for decades. Station master William Hanby helps runaway slaves reach freedom, dangerously defying the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and putting his own family in peril. The risk doubles when a bounty hunter shows up determined to make money by capturing escapees and returning them to their masters. An inspirational family film, The Light of Freedom will educate and entertain you as it follows the stories of runaway slaves longing to be reunited with their families and the real-life historical heroes who risked their lives to save them. Stars: Jade Metcaff, Maxwell Charles Dean, Even Candler, Tony West
Nothing Without God
Storyline This story is a true tale of a young man accepted to college and struggling to achieve against heavy odds. Because of a drug addicted mother and absentee father, he is adopted by an abusive foster family and then bounces around from family to family. He's been told he is a failure most of his life, until he meets a teacher who helps to change the direction of his life and realize that a negative environment does not define who you will become. To rise above, he realizes that he is nothing without God's support. Directed By Keenan Robinson Cast Keenan Robinson, Nina Hill, James Knight, Rob Dee About the Crew Director/Actor/Writer and Educator Keenan Robinson is also a man of God. He's written Picking Up What You're Putting Down and Crumbs from the Masters' Table and featured in Esquire magazine, local newspapers, radio and TV. Special Appearances by Chrisette Michelle and WQQK On-air personality, Kenny Smooth.
Redeeming the Time
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: At an early age, Paul Vincent began playing football. He grew to love the game, but never expected his senior year to be bombarded with popularity, awards, and recognition from colleges all over the nation. From the outside looking in, Paul's life seems perfect, but nobody knows that Paul secretly uses the game of football as an outlet to channel his aggression. Constant abuse and mind battles fuel the tenacity that the coaches love —but inwardly, Paul is suffering. Already fighting to stay sane, Paul's life takes a more drastic turn when an unexpected tragedy strikes his home.
Hiding in Plain Sight
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: What would you do if you lost everything? The answer is a grim reality for Darius and Josey Blackmon. A hardworking couple plagued by bad luck and tough circumstances, they watched their middle-class lifestyle crumble away as unemployment took its brutal toll. Now they have no shelter for their two children except the family car. Struggling to survive and to maintain appearances, Darius is at the end of his rope. His hope is almost gone, but faith may offer and answer, if he can only overcome the pride that holds him back. Filmmaker M. Legend Brown crafts a devastatingly honest, yet uplifting look at a secret struggle that may be closer than you think. Stars: Drew Waters (Friday Night Lights, Home Run), Kelly O'Neil Jackson (Friday Night Lights), Sharice Henry Chasi (Rain), Irma P. Hall (Patch Adams, Law & Order-SVU), Martin Ezelle
God Where Are You
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: Sonny Boone was always a fighter and a champion … but when he loses everything, he blames God. At his lowest point, Sonny is roaming the streets for a place to sleep and scrounging for food in a dumpster. When he meets Malachi Carpenter one evening outside a diner, he is given a free meal and a gentle nudge onto a path that he never expected. But is it enough to help him “forgive” God and save his own life? This film will inspire you to examine the things in life that you are grateful for in order to overcome suffering and loss. Starring: Wade Williams, Kibwe Dorsey, Tanya Christiansen
Freetown
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: Caught in the middle of a brutal civil war, six Liberian missionaries in Monrovia flee the widespread violence of their native country. Their destination: Freetown, Sierra Leone. With the help of local church leader Phillip Abubakar, the missionaries make the difficult journey, only to have their troubles compounded by a rebel fighter bent on killing one of their own. Starring: Henry Adofo, Michael Attram, Alphonse Menyo
Freedom
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: Two men separated by 100 years are united in their search for freedom. In 1856 a slave, Samuel Woodward, and his family escape from the Monroe Plantation near Richmond, Virginia. A secret network of ordinary people known as the Underground Railroad guide the family on their journey north to Canada. They are relentlessly pursued by the notorious slave hunter Plimpton. Hunted like a dog and haunted by the unthinkable suffering he and his forbears have endured, Samuel is forced to decide between revenge or freedom. A hundred years earlier in 1748, John Newton, the captain of a slave trader, sails from Africa with a cargo of slaves bound for America. On board is Samuel’s great grandfather, whose survival is tied to the fate of Captain Newton. The voyage changes Newton’s life forever and he creates a legacy that will inspire Samuel and the lives of millions for generations to come. Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., William Sadler, Sharon Leal
Before the Border
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: On the verge of finishing her law degree, hardworking Sam (Khadijjah Mote) is conned into a chase to the Canadian border. Her odyssey goes viral after her spoiled competitor Tarquin (Delon de Metz) offers up a bounty for her captured notebook. Using the same modes of transportation runaway slaves would have had during the underground railroad time period she must separate ally from adversary as she and her waggish accomplice (writer/director Tom Fox Davies) trek closer to their goal. Starring: Khadijjah Mote, Delon de Metz, Joshua Leary, Clair Scott, Nicholas Guest, Christopher Judge, Tom Fox Davies, Jared Poulin
A Man Called Jon
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: Pastor Jon Terrell's church is very traditional and isn't accustomed to his outbursts during service. After several embarrassing incidents, Jon and his family are forced to leave for something of a better fit. They find themselves appointed to an African American Church, but are soon moved to yet another church due to a mix-up in paperwork. Will Jon be able to control his celebration or will he be moved for a fourth time? Actors: Christian Heep, Sharice Henry Chasi, Matthew Greer, Irma P. Hall, Vernee Watson Director: M. Legend Brown Producers: M. Legend Brown, William Brown, Sharice Henry Chasi, Kelly Gray
I Before Thee
Bridgestone Media Group
Synopsis: Jeffery hasn't been the same since the loss of his wife who died during childbirth three years ago. Now crisis returns to his life, as his only child is diagnosed with leukemia, sending him into a tailspin. Overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions and depression, he turns away from his faith, feeling that life is no longer worth living. As God brings reminders of His goodness into Jeffery’s life, will that be enough to guide him back to what matters most?
Down by the River
Synopsis: Skylar Ford (Sean Johnson) is a young man who aspires to be a writer, but must balance following his dreams with helping his mother, Tammy (Alethea Bailey), take care of his little sister, Hannah (Adriana Ford), who suffers from sickle cell anemia. Despite his lack of time, Skylar manages to complete his first story and attempts to get it published. Meanwhile, as Hannah’s birthday rapidly approaches, her estranged biological father, Leroy Beny Schwarzt), comes home unannounced after several years, creating serious tension within the family. While Skylar attempts to hold things together, Hannah’s condition worsens, testing Skylar’s limits, his faith, and his dreams. Stars: Adriana Ford, Sean Johnson, Alethea Bailey (Sorrow), Trenise Gray (Color of Sound)