6 faith-based, family-friendly movies coming to theaters this fall
1. 'Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul' — Oct. 16
More than two decades after “Flywheel” launched Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s filmmaking ministry, the brothers are revisiting the story that started it all through a new generation of Christian filmmakers in Brazil.
“Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul,” a Brazilian reimagining of the Kendricks’ 2003 debut film, follows Noah Silva, a charismatic used-car salesman whose willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed begins damaging his business, marriage and relationship with his son. As Noah confronts the consequences of his choices, he begins to reassess his priorities and consider what it means to surrender every area of his life to God.
Originally filmed in Portuguese and set in Rio de Janeiro, the movie will be dubbed in English for its U.S. theatrical release. Alex Kendrick told The Christian Post that although the cultural setting has changed, the themes of integrity, marriage, parenting and surrender remain universal.
“The message of integrity is timeless,” Kendrick said. “We love it when people see common issues in marriage, common hurdles in business, common obstacles in being a good parent, because they relate to all of those things today as much as ever.”
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com
