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  • Kendricks discuss new film's unique qualities
    by Aaron Wilson, posted Thursday, August 29, 2019 (5 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- 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," Alex Kendrick said. "This one isn't go-and-do; it's know-and-understand." Read More

  • Faith-based film 'Overcomer' opens in Top 5
    by Michael Foust, posted Monday, August 26, 2019 (5 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- The faith-based film "Overcomer" earned an A+ CinemaScore grade from moviegoers and opened in the Top 5 over the weekend, marking the fourth straight time a movie from filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick has debuted that high.

    "Overcomer" grossed $8.14 million, landing it in third place behind "Angel Has Fallen" ($21.3 million) and "Good Boys" ($11.6 million) but ahead of "Hobbs and Shaw" ($8.068 million) and "The Lion King" ($8.065 million). Read More

  • 'Overcomer': live-action drama, humor & inspiration
    by Phil Boatwright, posted Thursday, August 22, 2019 (5 years ago)

    Screen still from Overcomermovie.com
    KANSAS CITY, Kan. (BP) -- It's good to know that although we have to be wise in our film choices, there are some quality live-action theatrical releases suitable for Christian parents and their kids.

    One such film is "Overcomer," the newest venture from Christian writers Alex and Stephen Kendrick, founders of Sherwood Pictures. Read More

  • Kendricks on 'Overcomer': One saved 'better than 10' Oscars

    by Michael Foust, posted Friday, August 09, 2019 (5 years ago)

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    ALBANY, Ga. (BP) -- Alex and Stephen Kendrick have enjoyed box-office success that few filmmakers ever will experience.

    Their movies "Fireproof" (2008) and "Courageous" (2011) both opened in the Top 4. Their 2015 movie "War Room" climbed to No. 1 in America on its second weekend. They've been interviewed by big-city newspapers and broadcast networks. Read More

  • Kendrick Brothers 'Overcomer' draws hundreds at SBC
    by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, June 26, 2019 (5 years ago)

    Photo by Matt Miller
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Before "Overcomer" debuts in theaters on Aug. 23, Alex and Stephen Kendrick gave a sneak peek of their latest film in two screenings during the Southern Baptist Convention.

    The filmmaking brothers told hundreds of their heart and prayer for the movie.

    After 2015's "War Room," Alex Kendrick said they took a break, began to pray about their next project and felt God leading them to the issue of identity. Read More

  • Kendrick brothers talk 'Overcomer,' identity in Christ

    by Tobin Perry, posted Wednesday, June 26, 2019 (5 years ago)

    Photo by Kathleen Murray
    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Alex and Stephen Kendrick have an ambitious vision for their new movie, "Overcomer." And the vision has nothing to do with winning any awards or box-office glory.

    Instead, they say, it's about helping people discover their identity in Christ. Read More

  • Teaser trailer released for Kendricks' 'Overcomer'

    by Michael Foust, posted Thursday, November 01, 2018 (5 years ago)

    NASHVILLE (BP) -- The filmmaking tandem behind the faith-based movies "War Room" and "Courageous" have released a teaser trailer for their next movie, "Overcomer," which will hit theaters in August 2019 and spotlight the believer's identity in Christ.

    The 90-second trailer includes cast members Priscilla Shirer ("War Room," "I Can Only Imagine"), Shari Rigby ("October Baby," "Wildflower"), Cameron Arnett ("Meet The Browns," "Stand Your Ground") and newcomer Aryn Wright-Thompson.

    Alex Kendrick -- the film's director -- plays a basketball coach. His filmmaking brother, Stephen Kendrick, produced it. Read More

  • 50-year parenting journey portrayed in 'Like Arrows'
    by Michael Foust, posted Tuesday, May 01, 2018 (6 years ago)

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (BP) -- Filmmaker Alex Kendrick has directed or produced five films during his career, but none had the challenges that his latest one, "Like Arrows," brought.

    The film, to be shown in select theaters today and May 3 with DVD release later this year, follows the life of a married couple for 50 years as they experience the ups and downs of parenting.

    Moviegoers will see the couple getting engaged, then having their first child followed by more children and eventually seeing that first child off to college. Along the way, the couple learn the errors in their parenting strategy and opt to have a Christ-centered home. The film ends with their 50th wedding anniversary. Read More

  • 'Flywheel' began Kendrick brothers' filmmaking ascent
    by Erin Roach, posted Monday, March 05, 2018 (6 years ago)

    Photo courtesy of Kendrick Brothers
    ALBANY, Ga. (BP) -- Evangelicals were introduced to a new level of faith-based filmmaking 15 years ago when brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick released "Flywheel," a $20,000-budget film using church members as the cast and production crew to convey biblical truth.

    "We're just amazed at what the Lord's done with it," Alex Kendrick told Baptist Press.

    The brothers, who served on staff at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga., went on to produce "Facing the Giants," "Fireproof," "Courageous" and "War Room." Read More