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Mar 9, 2023 · Yes, Southern Gospel is indeed based on a true story. Penned by Jeffrey A. Smith, it centers on the life of Samuel Allen, a rock star from the 1960s. Rock stars have a stereotypical image of abusing drugs, which might be true in some cases.
- It’S A True Story of Grace and Second Chances
- It Stars An Emmy-Nominated Actor ... Who Was Baptized on Set
- It’S Not A Typical Faith-Based Film
The film is based on the true story of Samuel and Julie Allen, who founded Dream Church in Florida in 1986. The film, though, spans multiple decades. Southern Gospelopens in the 1950s, with a young Samuel sitting in a straight-laced Sunday School class while his gray-haired teacher tells the children they’ll end up in hell if they curse. The film q...
Emmy-nominated actor Max Ehrich plays the lead role, portraying a teen-aged Samuel and then (via makeup and a beard) an older Samuel. He is best known for his portrayal of Fenmore Baldwin in 100-plus episodes of The Young and the Restless, for which he received four Daytime Emmy nominations. Ehrich is phenomenal in Southern Gospel. He also sings. “...
Like many faith-based films, Southern Gospelincludes a clear presentation of the Good News. But unlike those movies, it also incorporates PG-13 content. It includes some coarse language (details below). It includes a suicide scene (we see a man point a shotgun at himself before the screen goes black; we then hear a shot). We see a father slap his t...
Sep 15, 2020 · The new, music-driven film “Southern Gospel,” based on the true story of rock ‘n’ roll star Samuel Allen, began filming this month in Atlanta, Georgia, and stars Emmy-nominated actor Max Ehrich.
- Washington, 20011, District of Columbia
Mar 10, 2023 · Given a second chance, a rebellious rock star follows in his father's footsteps and becomes a preacher. However, his desire to share a message of forgiveness gets tested at every turn.
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- Jeffrey A. Smith
- PG-13
- Max Ehrich
Mar 10, 2023 · 'Southern Gospel' star Max Ehrich spoke with Fox News Digital about the film based on a true story of a rockstar who found God and became a preacher.
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- Kristine Parks
This movie was written and directed by Jeffrey A. Smith and is based on true events from the lives of his parents, Drs. Gary and Janis Smith, which led to the transformative birth of City of Life Church in Kissimmee, Florida.
Samuel Allen, a 1960's rockstar, finds himself in jail after struggling with years of anger and blame toward organized religion that has led him down a road of rebellion.
