7 years after the heartwarming movie wonder ' was a huge hit at the box office, and its sequel opens in theaters this weekend, promising audiences what one filmmaker describes as a “rush of hope.” white bird (PG-13) tells the exciting story of college student Julian. wonderhe was suspended from school for bullying and then expelled from school in protest by his parents. white bird Trying to find his way with new friends, Julian meets up again at another school. The story changes when his grandmother visits his home and shares stories from her own childhood, when she was a Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren plays the grandmother, and Bryce Geyser returns as Julianne.
white bird It is released by Kingdom Story Company, the same studio that produced . The unsung hero, the ordinary angel, Jesus Revolutionand i can only imagine.
Both Wheight bird and wonder Based on the book by author RJ Palacio.
Kingdom Story CEO Kevin Downs talks white bird This is the movie America needs.
“With every Kingdom Story Company film, we showcase the power of the gospel and tell true stories filled with hope,” Downs told Crosswalk Headlines. “etc. white bird That's exactly it. It literally shows the power of the spiritual fruit of the gospel of Jesus Christ when put into action.
“So that's what I like about this movie. It does it in a very explicit and powerful way. And it doesn't give away the ending. The ending alone is worth watching the whole movie.”. ”
in white birdJulien's grandmother tells him how she was hid by her classmates to protect her from the Nazis.
Downs has this film on his top five list of all time.
“I love this movie,” he said.
This is a story about “selfless kindness when all hope is lost,” he says. He said the film had a strong message for children. He looks forward to showing it to his children.
“The message of selfless acts of kindness is so important to their young minds and young hearts, and you can see it in visually detailed examples throughout the two-hour film. ” he said.
“White Bird” is rated PG-13 for some strong violence, subject matter, and language.
Watch: White Bird – Official Trailer
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michael faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His articles have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, Christian Post, Leaf Chronicle, Toronto Star, and Knoxville News Sentinel.
