*An electrifying night at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta brought out faith, joy, and hope during the movie premiere of “The Forge.”
The celebratory night was enhanced with the stars and cast of the faith-based film including Priscilla Shirer (War Room, Overcomer), Devon Franklin, fashion model Ashley Graham, gospel singer Tina Campbell, and many more.
EURweb was on the scene to chat with supporters, influencers, and guests to discuss the movie and two principles were a recurring theme: forgiveness and discipleship.
“The Forge,” co-written by producing partners Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick surrounds 19-year-old Isaiah Wright (Aspen Kennedy), a high school graduate attempting to get his life together.
With no job or college plans, his mother gives him an ultimatum that leads to an inspiring life change.
Half of the gospel group giant, Mary Mary, Tina Campbell calls this “hands down, one of my favorite movies of all time.”
“I love everything about this movie. The message of this movie is the message of Jesus Christ. The message of this movie is the message that has helped my life,” she revealed exclusively to EURweb.
Campbell cited discipleship; had it not been a part of her life, she wouldn’t have made it this far.
Priscilla Shirer plays a doting mother praying that her son gets his life on track and finds Jesus.
“The reason I have been a part of these films is because they are unapologetic gospel films. They do not sugar down Jesus. They do not sugar down the truth, “Shirer admitted.
Movie producer Devon Franklin supported and gave his own spin on forgiveness. Franklin advises, “When it comes to forgiveness the key is to separate the person who created the reason to give the forgiveness from the desire to give them forgiveness.”
Reality TV star, Trina Braxton proclaims that her family has overcome a lot within the past couple of years. Her desire to see the characters overcome brought her out to the premiere. Braxton and her famous family suffered a catastrophic blow with the death of her sister Traci Braxton. She also suffered the loss of her ex-husband, Gabe Solis, in 2018. They have been transparent by allowing cameras into their homes while dealing with grief while overcoming.
Overcoming in real life draws everyday people and celebrities alike to enjoy films like “The Forge.” Catch it in theaters beginning August 23, 2024.
Watch the interviews (below) from the red carpet now!
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