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Chrisitan leaders are praising the new faith-based movie “The Firing Squad,” which opened in theaters on Friday. Early reports indicate strong advance ticket sales, with some showings already sold out.
TBN host and former Gov. Mike Huckabee, during his recent interview with the film’s stars, expressed his admiration, saying, “When people see it, they’ll be totally blown away by the story and the message.”
Actor Kevin Sorbo agreed. “I think right now, more than anything in our hate-filled, divisive, crazy world,” he said. “I think people are looking for hope.”
The film’s portrayal of faith emerging in an Indonesian death row prison is a powerful testament to God’s ability to reach and transform lives, no matter the circumstances. Huckabee also called to action those who value faith-based films, saying, “If people don’t go out and see and support this movie, shame on them.”
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Emmy Award winner David Sams, who is credited with launching “Wheel of Fortune” and “Oprah” for King World and now serves as CEO of KeepTheFaith, also praised the movie.
“This movie, `The Firing Squad,’ is a true jailhouse redemption story about courage, resilience and the transformative power of salvation when faced with certain death as in death row,” he said.
“Many conservatives now are aware that we can’t just let Hollywood go by the wayside; we have to fight for it,” said Jennifer Horn of The Morning Answer with Jen and Grant on AM 870 The Answer in Los Angeles “What’s important is to create really good quality films, really good quality art, so people consume it and maybe you change a heart, maybe you inspire a mind. You never know what’s going to happen by taking a friend to a show like this.”
Written and directed by Tim Chey, “The Firing Squad” is based on a powerful true story sharing the harrowing journey of three men who find themselves on the brink of execution. As the countdown to their deaths begins, a remarkable sequence of events unfolds, revealing the transformative power of faith and the hope that transcends earthly trials. The men’s journey of redemption doesn’t stop at personal salvation; it ignites a spiritual revolution within the prison camp, guiding the souls of the most hardened criminals toward the loving embrace of Christ.
–Dwight Widaman | Metro Voice
