Local audiences are partnering with producers of King’s Faith to bring the teen inspirational drama to St. Louis for a one-night-only showing at the Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 on July 25 at 7 p.m.
King’s Faith (PG-13) tells the story of a foster couple who cares for Brendan King (Crawford Wilson), an 18-year old attempting to leave his turbulent gang life behind him, but his past continues to threaten his new-found faith, family and future.
King’s Faith stars Emmy Award winning actress Lynn Whitfield (Eve’s Bayou, The Women of Brewster Place), Crawford Wilson (Judging Amy, Zoey 101), Kayla Compton (Entourage) and James McDaniel (Malcolm X, NYPD Blue).
The film is produced by DiBella and Faith Street Film Partners LLC, a Rochester, NY-based collective of filmmakers, churches, investors, and supporters. Hopefilled Media, a media ministry of Hope Lutheran Church in Rochester, also produced the film.
“King’s Faith is about second chances, especially for those that many have overlooked,” said director Nicholas DiBella. “We wanted to tell the story of these amazing
foster kids and their families.”
King’s Faith is creating more than 40 national screenings to benefit National Foster Care Month. It’s partnering with Bethany Christian Services on their N.O.W. Campaign, an initiative to raise awareness and move people to act on behalf of those in foster care. More than 400,000 kids are in foster care, with 26,000 aging out of the system each year.
Portions of the proceeds from the St. Louis screening will be donated to Bethany Christian Services. In addition, groups can organize their own screening to benefit foster care families or organizations in their communities.
Tickets can be purchased at the box office and on-line through Wehrenberg Theatres. The film’s website is www.kingsfaith.com.
