Unsung Hero (film)
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| Cinematography | Johnny Derango |
| Edited by | Parker Adams |
| Music by | Brent McCorkle |
Production companies | Kingdom Story Company Candy Rock Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Unsung Hero is an upcoming American Christian drama film directed by Richard Ramsey and Joel Smallbone. The film follows the Smallbone family, of which Rebecca (stage name Rebecca St. James) and Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King & Country become Christian recording artists.
Plot
In 1991, the Smallbone family moves from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee.
Cast
- Joel Smallbone as David Smallbone
- Daisy Betts as Helen Smallbone
- Kirrilee Berger as Rebecca St. James
- Jonathan Jackson as Eddie DeGarmo
- Candace Cameron Bure as Kay Albright
- Diesel La Torraca as Joel Smallbone
- JJ Pantano as Luke Smallbone
Production
On 30 November 2022, Joel and Luke Smallbone announced via social media that they had made a film with their brother Ben about their mother, although they did not announce a release date.[1] The film is scheduled to release on 26 April 2024 by Lionsgate and produced by Kingdom Story Company.[2]
The film is directed by Joel Smallbone, making his directorial debut. The script for "Unsung Hero" is co-authored by Joel Smallbone and Richard Ramsey, weaving a narrative around the real-life experiences of the Smallbone family. The movie features Smallbone stepping into the role of his father, David Smallbone, and Daisy Betts portraying Helen Smallbone, the family matriarch. The cast also includes Jonathan Jackson, Candace Cameron Bure, Kirrilee Berger, Lucas Black, Terry O'Quinn, and Hillary Scott. The production team comprises producers Justin Tolley, Josh Walsh, and Luke Smallbone.[3]
The trailer was released on 13 November 2023.[4]
References
- ^ "FOR KING + COUNTRY on Instagram: "WE MADE A MOVIE!"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (August 1, 2023). "Lionsgate Nabs 'Unsung Hero' Drama from Music Duo For King + Country (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Lionsgate Picks up for King & Country's 'Unsung Hero' Movie". Billboard.
- ^ "For KING + COUNTRY's Joel Smallbone Brings His Family's Story to Screen in Unsung Hero Trailer (Exclusive)".
