Good News - March 2020

MOVIES 32 MARCH 2020 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition “I Still Believe” is based on the true story of Christian singer/song- writer JeremyCamp’s rise topromi- nence intertwinedwith the ups and downs of his real-life romance with Melissa Henning, who eventually became his wife. This movie is being promoted as a love story, but Jeremy and Melissa’s story is so much more. At the center of their story is Melissa’s on and off strug- gle with cancer, both before and after theirmarriage. It is in themidst of this struggle that, not only is their faith tested, but also the degree of Jeremy’s commitment to Melissa. As Tom Camp, Jeremy’s father, says to him at one point – “You chose willingly to walk into the fire with her – right beside her. That’s what love is!” And out of the ashes of Jeremy’s despair and sorrow was birthed his song (and the movie’s title song) – “I Still Believe.” “I still believe inYour faithfulness I still believe in Your truth I still believe in Your holy word Even when I don't see, I still be- lieve” “I Still Believe” Chorus (Jeremy Camp) Jeremy is played by KJ Apa, who is known especially as the teen heartthrob Archie in CW’s “Riverdale” TVseries, and fromthe feature film “A Dog’s Purpose..” Melissa is played by Britt Robert- son, known for the films “Tomor- rowland,” “TheSpaceBetweenus,” and as starring opposite KJApa in “ADog’sPurpose.” Jeremy’s father is played by Gary Sinise, who has been featured in numerous stage, TV and movie productions includ- ing “Apollo 13” and “CSI: NY” but is probably best remembered as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump.” “I Still Believe”wasdirected by theErwinBrothers (JonandAn- drew), known for “I CanOnly Imag- ine,” “Woodlawn” and other faith films. This isastory that shineshope in themidst of sadness.Many of us have faced times of deep heartache and sorrow, and this is a story that will help to bring comfort and perspective to those times. Much benefit can come from times of sorrowwhenweunderstand that these painful times can bringmuch growth inour lives. “Sorrow isbetter than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart ismade better” (Ecclesiastes 7:12-13KJV). In themidst of her trial,Melissa tells Jeremy that, “if one person’s life is changedbywhat I go through, it will all be worth it.” Many lives have already been impacted through the years by Jeremy shar- ing their story, and now millions of us are looking forward to being touched by their story through this film – a story that is full of a wide range of emotions – love, joy, de- spair, sadness andmore. But most importantly, it is about real people finding and demonstrating faith, hope and love in the midst of tragedy. And that is something that can help and inspire young and old alike. “I Still Believe” will open in most theaters nationwide March 13th.We canall help this filmtouch and change lives by praying, help- ing to spread the word, and by bringing groups to see it opening weekend. To see a list of theaters and purchase tickets, see the trailer, and access of additional info and resources, go to: istillbelieve- movie.com . For email notices about up- coming releases, advanced screenings andmore, fill in your in- formationat bit.ly/faithfilms. For up- to-date information, LIKE Stan’s Christian movie Facebook page (facebook.com/LightinDarkPlace) . StanleyGoldenberghas been involved ingrassroots promotionof Christian films for 13 years. He hosts a regular “MovieConnection” program on LIFE-FM (90.9 FM) in Miami. He is also a federal hurri- cane research meteorologist who has published scientific articles and appeared in numerous TV hurri- cane specials. “I Still Believe” tells JeremyCamp’s Storyof Faith in theFaceof Tragedy Stanley Goldenberg Good News