Good News - August 2018

MOVIES 34 AUGUST 2018 Good News • South Florida Edition Summer is a time when Hollywood rolls out some of its biggest blockbusters. Millions of people flock to theaters for these films. Some of these are mindless entertainment, but many carry messages – posi- tive or negative – and most contain content that is objec- tionable for people of faith. However, inAugust, as the sun begins to set on the Hollywood Summer Blockbuster season, the sun begins to rise on the Fall Faith-Based movie sea- son. And this upcoming faith- based movie season has an impressive line-up of diverse firms, many based on true sto- ries, and each of which has biblically-based messages that can inspire, encourage and also shine as “lights in a dark place.” We can all have a part in helping these films touch and change lives. Upcoming Faith-Based Releases Some of these films will play in a limited number of the- aters while others will be wide releases. Check each film’s website for additional informa- tion and sign up for their email updates. Release dates for most of these films are final, but some are subject to last-minute changes. A few additional films might be added later. All films listed here with start dates are regular releases that will show for a week or longer in select theaters. Fathom Events (indi- cated by **), are scheduled for 1-3 nights only, though some have one or two encore show- ings later. “An Interview With God” (** 8/20,21,22) Journalist interviews amysterious man claiming to be God. aninterviewwithgod.com “Beautifully Broken” (starts 8/24) Incredible true story of three families intertwined by the Rwandan Genocide. beautifully- brokenmovie.com “God Bless The Broken Road” (starts 9/7) Elements of faith, country music and stock car racing are combined, paying tribute to military servicemen. godblessthebrokenroad.com “The Favorite” (starts 9/7 – Tampa only) Astory of sibling ri- valry, soccer and MMA, and es- pecially of God’s love and forgiveness bringing healing and reconciliation. thefavorite- movie.com “Moses On Stage” (**9/13,15) Lavishly-produced musical presentation of the biblical ac- count of the Exodus fromEgypt. mosesevent.com “Unbroken: Path To Redemp- tion” (starts 9/14) Continues the powerful true story of WWII hero Louis Zamperini fromwhere the movie “Unbroken” ended – a story of forgiveness, redemption and amazing grace. (One of the best faith-based movies I have ever seen!) unbrokenfilm.com “The Trump Prophecy” (** 10/2,4) Controversial title, but check out the trailer to see what this film is about. thetrump- prophecymovie.com “Michael Jr. More Than Funny: Everyone Has A Punchline” An evening of Upcoming Faith-Based Films Will Shine As Lights In A Dark Place Stanley Goldenberg Good News A scene from “Unbroken: Path to Redemption” in theatres Sept. 14