6 faith-based, family-friendly movies coming to theaters this fall
2. 'Drummer Boy' — Nov. 6
Brothers Ben Smallbone and Joel Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY are bringing an original Christmas musical to theaters with “Drummer Boy,” a historical action-musical set against the backdrop of the American Revolution.
With original music from the Grammy-winning band, the film follows two brothers who find themselves on opposing sides of the war before a life-changing encounter on Christmas Day forces them to reckon with their loyalties. Directed by the Smallbone brothers, “Drummer Boy” continues their family’s growing involvement in filmmaking following projects including “Unsung Hero,” which Joel Smallbone co-wrote, directed and starred in.
In a previous interview with The Christian Post about Christmas and storytelling, Joel Smallbone reflected on why the message at the center of the holiday remains particularly meaningful.
“We need to be reminded of what it means to be human — this idea of extravagant, self-sacrificial love, exuberant joy, the redemption of mankind, and the great story of an infant God who came into humanity and turned the world upside down,” he said.
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: leah.klett@christianpost.com
