with the filmmaker duck dynasty Star Cory Robertson says the new film, which depicts the dramatic transformation of a stepfather, proves that anyone can be saved.
That movie, BLIND (PG-13) tells the story of Phil Robertson’s transformation from a young man who abused alcohol and cheated on his wife to a Christian man whose faith and values are the core themes of the top-rated reality show. In a touching scene, BLIND, drunk and angry, Phil kicks his wife and children out of the house in the middle of the night in the pouring rain. His wife Kay went to live with her friend, but she refused a divorce because she believed her marriage could be saved.
BLIND It will begin streaming on Great American Pure Flix starting March 22nd.
Cory Robertson, the film’s producer, told Christian Headlines, “No one can go too far in the love of Jesus.” “I think there’s a story that people can’t change. Like, once you’re a person, that’s who you are. But with Jesus, you can really change. Lives can be completely changed and turned around. Marriages can be saved. Families can be changed. Generations can be changed forever.”
“God’s mercy and grace,” she added, “is so far-reaching and so great.”
Kay Robertson went through a “difficult 10 years” with Phil and “needed to truly forgive him in order for our marriage to be saved and changed forever”.
“Those two things happened. Phil truly repented and Kay truly forgave. And here we are today,” Cory Robertson said.
She admitted that the film, especially Phil Robertson and Kay Robertson’s, can be difficult for families to watch.
“It’s hard to look at yourself during that time and…the worst time of your life,” she said.
Corrie’s husband, Willie, was three years old when Phil experienced a mental change and does not remember the details depicted in the film. Willie and Cory’s grandson plays Willie in the movie.
duck dynasty, she said, “opened our eyes” to the power of entertainment and how it “moves people and shapes people.” The success of that show led to the next development, she said. BLIND.
“From the first day I told that story…” Phil said, “If it can make a difference in someone’s life, if I can change someone’s life by telling my story. Please do that. …If anyone turns to Jesus because of what I went through, please do so.”
The film was a huge hit at the box office last fall, becoming the highest-grossing film in the history of distributor Fathom Events.
This movie sparked a God movement on a college campus. During the opening weekend, 11 students accepted Christ and 30 students chose to be baptized at Mount Olive College’s outdoor baptismal site after viewing the screening. Students prayed until nearly midnight, according to a university news release.
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Michael Faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His story was published in Baptist Press. Christianity Today, Christian Poecent, of leaf chronicle, of toronto star and of knoxville news sentinel.
