Stories tagged with: woodlawn

• FIRST-PERSON: See 'Woodlawn,' make a difference

  by Richard Land, posted Friday, November 06, 2015 (8 years ago)

  Richard Land is ready to see "Woodlawn" a third time. The movie "powerfully illustrates the reconciling and transforming power of the Gospel in people's lives and in a broken society," he writes. Read More

• 'Woodlawn' gave him 6-7 seconds of fame

  by Doug Rogers/The Alabama Baptist, posted Monday, October 26, 2015 (8 years ago)

  

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  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Imagine "Rocky" entering an empty arena to face Apollo Creed. Or Moses in "The Ten Commandments" descending Mount Sinai only to find two or three Israelites at the bottom.

  It's the extras, or background actors, who populate various scenes and bring life to a movie. Read More

• 'Woodlawn': A dad's recollections stir movie

  by Martha Simmons, The Alabama Baptist, posted Friday, October 23, 2015 (8 years ago)

  

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  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- Can faith and football heal a racially divided community? Absolutely -- according to a movie made by and about Alabamians now showing nationwide.

  "Woodlawn," released in theaters Oct. 16, tells the true-life story of revival and reconciliation at Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Ala., following government-mandated desegregation at the school. Read More

• 'Woodlawn' opens in top 10 at box office

  by Diana Chandler, posted Monday, October 19, 2015 (8 years ago)

  

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- The faith-based drama "Woodlawn," promoted as a potential catalyst for revival and spiritual awakening, opened in the top 10 at theaters Oct. 16-18, Box Office Mojo reported.

  Woodlawn opened in the eighth spot Oct. 16, earning $1.485 million in 1,553 theaters, and finished the weekend at number nine, earning a total of $4.1 million, Box Office Mojo said. Read More

• Could 'Woodlawn' be 'catalyst' to awakening?

  by Myriah Snyder, posted Friday, October 16, 2015 (8 years ago)

  

  DALLAS (BP) -- "Woodlawn," a movie about overcoming racial division through faith in Christ, could contribute to "the next spiritual awakening in the United States," Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie Floyd said during a simulcast to promote the film.

  Floyd, pastor of Cross Church in northwest Arkansas, compared the potential effects of Woodlawn, which opens nationwide today ... Read More

• 'Woodlawn,' the movie: Great tool for evangelism

  by Ronnie Floyd, posted Tuesday, October 13, 2015 (8 years ago)

  

  SPRINGDALE, Ark. (BP) -- This coming Friday, the movie "Woodlawn" will be released nationwide. The Erwin Brothers, Jon and Andy, present this dynamic film. They are the filmmaking team behind movies like "October Baby" and "Mom's Night Out."

  Film speaks the language of our generation, and Woodlawn does so profoundly. Read More

• LifeWay to screen 2 movies at SBC

  by Marty King, posted Friday, April 24, 2015 (9 years ago)

  

  COLUMBUS, Ohio (BP) -- LifeWay Christian Resources will screen two new movies, host a panel discussion about biblical preaching, and provide a men's breakfast in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

  LifeWay Films will screen "War Room," a new movie from Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the award-winning creators of "Fireproof" and "Courageous." War Room explores the power of prayer and stars Priscilla Shirer, Alex Kendrick ... Read More