‘Jesus Revolution’ Hits Theatres in February

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‘Jesus Revolution’ Hits Theatres in February

2023-01-20T12:17:23+01:00

By Marie

A hippie-led revival that graced the cover of Time magazine in 1971 is the subject of an upcoming faith-based film Jesus Revolution, which has the goal of sparking another movement of spiritual renewal and it hits the theatres in February.“Jesus Revolution” (PG) tells the story of the so-called “Jesus movement” with a focus on three individuals who helped to lead it: California pastor Chuck Smith, hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee and a young Greg Laurie.It stars Kelsey Grammer (“Cheers,” “Frasier”) as Smith, Jonathan Roumie (“The Chosen”) as Frisbee, Joel Courtney as Laurie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley (Father of the Bride) as Laurie’s mother and Anna Grace Barlow as Laurie’s girlfriend and future wife Cathe.It was produced by the same company, Kingdom Story Company, that made “I Can Only Imagine,” “I Still Believe” and “American Underdog,” among others.Producer Andrew Erwin said the film’s themes — the search for truth and the meaning of life — are timeless, even if the events took place five decades ago.The film opens in late-1960s California as Laurie and his friends embrace the love-and-peace culture of the era and its experimentation with psychedelic drugs. But this group of hippies soon meets another hippie, Frisbee, who rejects drugs and encourages his generation to follow Christ.Frisbee’s unique blend of gospel and hippie culture receives a boost when the straight-laced Chuck Smith welcomes him into his church in a controversial move that leads a few members to bolt.“There is an entire generation right now searching for God,” Frisbee tells Smith in the film. “… The trouble is, your people reject them.”Soon, hundreds of hippie Christians are attending Smith’s church, which grows so fast he sets up an outdoor tent. Smith’s view is simple: Frisbee may be barefooted, but he’s delivering the gospel to a new generation that desperately needs it.In the film’s final acts, Smith and Frisbee clash over the direction of the church, and Laurie launches his own ministry.“Jesus Revolution” is one of the best inspirational movies, thanks not only to a solid script but also a music score that tugs at the emotions and an all-star cast that makes every scene believable.ALSO READ ‘The Chosen’ Season 3 To Premiere In Theatres In November