I know that you are surprised at this title, but I just have to recommend the movie that my husband and I went to see for our anniversary.

With the Sight and Sound production company behind it, I expected the visuals to be outstanding, but the story itself was an opportunity to celebrate the prayer-filled beginning of our nation. It is the story of a young preacher named George Whitefield who befriended the well-known newspaper printer and inventor, Benjamin Franklin. With a dual storyline, the movie tells the story of the interactions between the two, including Franklin’s insistence that he is a Deist and doesn’t believe in the gospel that Whitefield is preaching.

The story was mesmerizing, although I will confess that I was afraid that it would be a boring documentary. It was so filled with facts that my husband could attest to since he read the very long autobiography of Franklin previously. The songs were stirring and brought tears to both of our eyes. (It was soul-stirring to see my husband cry during a movie.) The actors were perfectly suited for the roles and totally believable.

I am not sure how long this film is still at theaters, but I do know that it will be on Amazon Prime starting May 5th. Rent, buy, whatever you need to do to see this film. Bring friends over to watch with you as you experience the Christian birth of our nation and the sacrifices that made it happen.

I apologize that I cannot include a trailer or photos from the movie but that would violate copyright laws. But here is the official website where you can watch the trailer and get information about tickets if you would like.

https://www.agreatawakening.com