“A love story is just so universal,” said Kevin Downes, producer of “I Still Believe,” opening March 13 in theaters. “These two people who love each other, what are they going to do in the face of life’s challenges and valleys?”
Revealing the early years of platinum-selling recording artist Jeremy Camp, the upcoming Lionsgate film features trending heartthrobs K.J. Apa (“Riverdale”) as Camp and Britt Robertson (“The Longest Ride”) as his college flame, along with Gary Sinise (“Apollo 13”) and country star Shania Twain portraying Camp’s parents.
Co-directors Jon and Andrew Erwin and collaborator Downes hope to make a global splash as “I Still Believe” releases on a larger scale than past faith-driven movies. Already receiving buzz from Entertainment Weekly, E! News, and MTV, Lionsgate plans to open the romance drama on more than 3,000 screens nationwide, including preview events in IMAX.
“Having the full support of Lionsgate is new for us,” said Jon Erwin at a press event for the film. “They’re treating this no different than they would ‘Twilight’ or ‘The Hunger Games’ or any of their huge releases. The ad buy is going to be big, just like any other movie. We’ve never experienced anything like it.”
Following their successful 2018 film “I Can Only Imagine,” which earned $86 million at the global box office, Lionsgate partnered with the Christian brothers to form a production company that would feed into its movie pipeline. “I Still Believe” marks the first release from that new entity, Kingdom Story Company, with several other films in development.
The filmmakers see demand rising for engaging, faith-conscious movies. “Look at what’s in the entertainment zeitgeist this past decade: ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘House of Cards,’ ‘Breaking Bad,’” said Erwin. “It’s basically us versus them, social Darwinism, with no clear sense of right and wrong. What has come out of that is a cultural yearning for innocence, hope, and optimism.”
Full story at The Federalist.
Jeremy Camp’s song “I Still Believe,” written after (SPOILER ALERT:) the death of his wife, has ministered to me and many others during dark times of our lives, as has his song “Walk by Faith.” If you’d like to hear the “real” Jeremy Camp sing the title song, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FMmxKM5Wj0
Thank you, deacon, for the link. The real Jeremy Camp has a beautiful voice. Although I do not care for this type of music at Mass, I do listen to some Evangelical music on the radio or on line. I must say that when I was younger and seeking my way, the books at the Christian book stores did keep me away from illegal drugs and out of a whole lot of trouble.
no interest whatsoever
Then, why post? This young couple (in real life, not just a movie) facing tragedy with faith and hope in our Lord is inspiring. It’s maybe especially appropriate during this Lent in anticipation of Easter. Though with COVID-19, I’m not sure how many will be able to be inspired and blessed by this positive movie.
Scattered words and empty thoughts
Seem to pour from my heart
I’ve never felt so torn before
Seems I don’t know where to start
But it’s now that I feel Your grace falls like rain
From every fingertip, washing away my pain
I still believe in Your faithfulness
I still believe in Your truth
I still believe in Your holy word
Even when I don’t see, I still believe
The first verse and chorus. Everyone I know has been affected by tragedy and felt deeply the heartbreak of pain and loss. This song is a statement of faith in God’s faithfulness in such times, and by example, a call to place your cares on Him, as He cares for us. Thank you, Jeremy!