“Jesus Revolution” and “Tremendous Mario Bros Film,” together with actors Dennis Quaid and Lori Loughlin, took residence prime honors on the thirty first annual Movieguide Religion & Values Awards, which honors the very best in cinema and tv who promote household values and beliefs.
Hosted by Nice American Household's Trevor Donovan and Danica McKellar, the occasion came about on February 9 on the iconic Avalon Theater in Hollywood and debuted on Nice American Household on March 7.
“Tremendous Mario Bros” was named finest household movie, whereas “A Paris Christmas Waltz” took residence the award for finest household TV. “Jesus Revolution” received Finest Film for Mature Audiences and the “Chicago PD” episode “New Life” was honored as Finest Tv for Mature Audiences.
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In recognition of movies and reveals that emphasize freedom and religion, the Religion & Freedom Movie Award was offered to “Sound of Freedom,” starring Jim Caviezel. Prime Video's “A Million Miles Away” received for the TV award. The Grace Award, celebrating excellent performances that exemplify God's grace, was offered to Quaid for “On a Wing and a Prayer” and Loughlin for “A Christmas Blessing” of their respective classes.
“I by no means noticed that occur. … I like making films, I'm actually blessed to be doing what I like, so thanks,” the “Full Home” actress stated whereas accepting her award.
The night additionally featured plenty of musical performances, together with performances by Quaid and Grammy-nominated artist Blessing Offora, who carried out “Brighter Days.” The night time ended with a prayer led by “Full Home” actress Candace Cameron Bure.
“He has been the funniest, most enthusiastic and most blessed movie information in 31 years. I'm grateful for God's grace and for everybody concerned who made it nice,” stated Ted Baehr, government producer and writer of Movieguide.
General, 2023 was a profitable yr for faith-based and uplifting films and TV sequence.
Hitting theaters in early 2023 and starring Kelsey Grammer, Lionsgate's “Jesus Revolution” grossed $52 million domestically and was awarded an A+ CinemaScore by audiences. Angel Studio's “Sound of Freedom” grossed almost $250 million worldwide, surpassing big-budget movies together with “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Future” and “Mission: Not possible – Lifeless Reckoning Half One.”
Starring Michael Peña, Rosa Salazar and Julio César Cedillo, “A Million Miles Away” tells the inspiring true story of devoted Christian José Hernández, a migrant who turned a NASA astronaut. The movie acquired a number of award nominations, earned the #1 spot on Amazon Prime for a number of weeks, and acquired a 96% ranking on Rotten Tomatoes.
Andy Erwin, one of many administrators of “Jesus Revolution,” advised The Christian Put up that the success of such faith-based movies and the star energy they entice is proof that Hollywood is waking as much as the underserved religion group.
“I feel it's actually about time that there was a bunch of people who had been all making an attempt to work behind the scenes and inform the tales of religion. However collectively, whether or not it was by way of 'Chosen' or 'Sound of Freedom' or what we did with 'Jesus Revolution,' it was instantly legitimized,” he stated.
Leah M. Klett is a reporter for The Christian Put up. You’ll be able to contact her at: leah.klett@christianpost.com
