By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s latest film “Overcomer,” which is now in theaters, breaks the mold from their previous movies in one important way. “Every movie we’ve done before has contained a ‘go-and-do’ call to action,” said Alex Kendrick. “This one isn’t go-and-do; it’s know-and-understand.” Whereas the Kendrick brothers’ … [Read more...]
Americans Most Likely to Find Identity in Family and Accomplishments
Issues Addressed in Upcoming ‘Overcomer’ Movie By Aaron Earls In “Overcomer,” a new film from Alex and Stephen Kendrick opening August 23, a young girl struggles to understand where her identity is grounded. Most Americans say they find their identity in relationships and achievements, according to a new study. Nashville-based Lifeway Research asked 1,010 Americans about … [Read more...]
Hundreds watch early screening of Kendrick Brothers’ ‘Overcomer’
By Aaron Earls BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Before “Overcomer” debuts in theaters across the country on August 23, Alex and Stephen Kendrick gave audiences at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting a sneak peek of their latest film on Tuesday (June 11). In two different screenings sponsored by Lifeway Films, the filmmaking brothers shared their heart behind the … [Read more...]
‘Kingdom Men Rising’ film moves from theaters to churches
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After a successful theatrical event, “Kingdom Men Rising,” a documentary about biblical manhood, will now be made available for churches and other groups to show beginning June 1. Believing “the biblical definition of manhood is under attack,” pastor and author Tony Evans wanted to do something about it. Evans, pastor of Oak … [Read more...]