In the early ’90s, the Smallbone family moved from Sydney, Australia to Nashville, Tennessee in pursuit of a new start. David and his wife, Helen, uproot their lives and six children, seeking refuge in Nashville after the collapse of David’s music company in Australia.
As the family settles into their new home, they encounter some challenging situations, including financial and familial struggle. Despite the uncertainty, Helen’s unwavering belief and David’s determination propel them towards success for them and their children.
Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, of famous Christian rock band for King & Country, bring us this charming biopic that charters the trial and tribulations of their family’s move to America and their sister’s eventual signing to a reputable record label.
We spoke to the brothers about what the film meant to them and about it being a love letter to their own unsung hero,...
As the family settles into their new home, they encounter some challenging situations, including financial and familial struggle. Despite the uncertainty, Helen’s unwavering belief and David’s determination propel them towards success for them and their children.
Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, of famous Christian rock band for King & Country, bring us this charming biopic that charters the trial and tribulations of their family’s move to America and their sister’s eventual signing to a reputable record label.
We spoke to the brothers about what the film meant to them and about it being a love letter to their own unsung hero,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"Challengers" Zendaya brings the heat in the new romantic sports drama in Luca Guadagino’s “Challengers.” Completing the cast are Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor (see review below). "Unsung Hero" Joel & Luke Smallbone of the Christian pop group for King + Country created an homage to family and mothers everywhere with “Unsung Hero.” See my
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- 4/30/2024
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Now playing in theaters, here is all the available showtime information and potential streaming release date for Unsung Hero.
Unsung Hero is a faith-based drama co-directed by Richard Ramsey and Joel Smallbone, released on April 26 through Lionsgate distribution.
It follows the base on true events journey of Rebecca, Joel, and Luke Smallbone, members of For King & Country, as they pursue their path to becoming Christian recording artists.
Read full article on The Direct.
Unsung Hero is a faith-based drama co-directed by Richard Ramsey and Joel Smallbone, released on April 26 through Lionsgate distribution.
It follows the base on true events journey of Rebecca, Joel, and Luke Smallbone, members of For King & Country, as they pursue their path to becoming Christian recording artists.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/29/2024
- by David Thompson
- The Direct
I had a great time talking to Joel and Luke Smallbone as much as I had fun watching their heartfelt film “Unsung Hero.” After making a name for themselves as members of the Christian pop group for King + Country, the duo is setting their sights on Hollywood with “Unsung Hero.” Luke serves as a
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- 4/26/2024
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Jinger Duggar Vuolo hobnobbed with the stars of the new faith-based movie Unsung Hero at a recent screening of the film in Los Angeles.
The former Counting On star and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, were among those attending the event. Other guests included ex-Hallmark Channel star Candace Cameron Bure, Oscar winner Mel Gibson, and Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer.
Jinger Duggar attends ‘Unsung Hero’ screening Joshua Walsh, Abbe Walsh, Jeremy Duggar Vuolo, Jinger Vuolo, Candace Cameron Bure, and Valeri Bure attend ‘Unsung Hero’ screening. | Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Unsung Hero is inspired by the true story of the Smallbone family, who moved from Australia to Nashville so that dad David could pursue his career in music. Several of the Smallbone children went on to successful careers as Christian recording artists, including Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King and Country.
At the screening, which...
The former Counting On star and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, were among those attending the event. Other guests included ex-Hallmark Channel star Candace Cameron Bure, Oscar winner Mel Gibson, and Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer.
Jinger Duggar attends ‘Unsung Hero’ screening Joshua Walsh, Abbe Walsh, Jeremy Duggar Vuolo, Jinger Vuolo, Candace Cameron Bure, and Valeri Bure attend ‘Unsung Hero’ screening. | Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Lionsgate)
Unsung Hero is inspired by the true story of the Smallbone family, who moved from Australia to Nashville so that dad David could pursue his career in music. Several of the Smallbone children went on to successful careers as Christian recording artists, including Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone of For King and Country.
At the screening, which...
- 4/24/2024
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lionsgate has picked up the family drama film “Unsung Hero” from the Christian music duo for King + Country. Helmed by Richard Ramsey and for King + Country’s Joel Smallbone, the film tells the story of Smallbone family’s trek from Australia to America, and Joel and his brother Luke’s path to becoming Grammy-winning artists.
Joel Smallbone stars as his father David in the film, with Daisy Betts playing Joel’s mother Helen. According to the official synopsis, “With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives. Based on a remarkable true story, Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children.”
The film also stars Kirrilee Berger,...
Joel Smallbone stars as his father David in the film, with Daisy Betts playing Joel’s mother Helen. According to the official synopsis, “With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives. Based on a remarkable true story, Helen’s faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the musical prowess in their children.”
The film also stars Kirrilee Berger,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay, McKinley Franklin, Jaden Thompson and Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has picked up Kingdom Story Company’s Unsung Hero, the directorial debut of Joel Smallbone, one half of the Christian music duo For King + Country.
The drama centers on the Smallbone family, which also includes For King + Country member Luke Smallbone and singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James, as they come to America from their native Australia after the collapse of their father’s successful music company.
The movie also follows the family’s mother, Helen Smallbone (Daisy Betts) as she uses her faith to hold the family of nine together by turning struggles into an adventure for her children. The title for the film comes from a For King + Country song of the same name that was dedicated to the parents of Joel and Luke Smallbone.
Joel Smallbone stars as his father, David Smallbone, with other cast including Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson, Lucas Black, Candace Cameron Bure, Terry O’Quinn and Hillary Scott.
The drama centers on the Smallbone family, which also includes For King + Country member Luke Smallbone and singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James, as they come to America from their native Australia after the collapse of their father’s successful music company.
The movie also follows the family’s mother, Helen Smallbone (Daisy Betts) as she uses her faith to hold the family of nine together by turning struggles into an adventure for her children. The title for the film comes from a For King + Country song of the same name that was dedicated to the parents of Joel and Luke Smallbone.
Joel Smallbone stars as his father, David Smallbone, with other cast including Kirrilee Berger, Jonathan Jackson, Lucas Black, Candace Cameron Bure, Terry O’Quinn and Hillary Scott.
- 8/1/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For King & Country, the Grammy-winning band led by Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, and Monarch Media are teaming for two movies projects.
The feature documentary Return to Sydney: The for King & Country Journey will chronicle the Australian brothers and their sister, singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James, returning home after conquering the music world and earning a dozen honors including Grammys and Billboard Music Awards.
The doc, now in production and directed by brother Ben Smallbone, will use home videos and never-before-seen footage of the band’s two sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House. Andrea Royer, Steve Barnett ...
The feature documentary Return to Sydney: The for King & Country Journey will chronicle the Australian brothers and their sister, singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James, returning home after conquering the music world and earning a dozen honors including Grammys and Billboard Music Awards.
The doc, now in production and directed by brother Ben Smallbone, will use home videos and never-before-seen footage of the band’s two sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House. Andrea Royer, Steve Barnett ...
For King & Country, the Grammy-winning band led by Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, and Monarch Media are teaming for two movies projects.
The feature documentary Return to Sydney: The For King & Country Journey will chronicle the Australian brothers and their sister, singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James, returning home after conquering the music world and earning a dozen honors, including Grammys and Billboard Music Awards.
The doc, now in production and directed by brother Ben Smallbone, will use home videos and never-before-seen footage of the band’s two sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House. Andrea Royer, Steve Barnett ...
The feature documentary Return to Sydney: The For King & Country Journey will chronicle the Australian brothers and their sister, singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James, returning home after conquering the music world and earning a dozen honors, including Grammys and Billboard Music Awards.
The doc, now in production and directed by brother Ben Smallbone, will use home videos and never-before-seen footage of the band’s two sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House. Andrea Royer, Steve Barnett ...
The Grammy Awards, now in their 62nd year, once again take place at L.A.’s Staples Center. For the 2020 ceremony, 15-time winner Alicia Keys returns as host for a second consecutive year. Performers include Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, MusiCares Person of the Year Aerosmith, Camila Cabello, Bts, H.E.R., Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr. and more.
Here’s a rundown of all the Grammy winners. Rolling Stone will be updating this list as awards come in.
Rap Album: Igor, Tyler, The Creator
Comedy Album: Sticks & Stones,...
Here’s a rundown of all the Grammy winners. Rolling Stone will be updating this list as awards come in.
Rap Album: Igor, Tyler, The Creator
Comedy Album: Sticks & Stones,...
- 1/26/2020
- by Rolling Stone
- Rollingstone.com
Nashville-by-way-of-Australia duo For King & Country have been performing their hard-hitting rendition of “Little Drummer Boy” in their concerts for years, but it received a wider audience during Tuesday night’s Cma Country Christmas special on ABC.
A Christian pop group fronted by the brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, For King & Country place the drums of the holiday chestnut front and center, with multiple percussionists pounding out a rhythmic beat. It’s a transfixing performance that mixes Imagine Dragons flair with Christmastime reverence, as Joel and Luke harmonize on the verses...
A Christian pop group fronted by the brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, For King & Country place the drums of the holiday chestnut front and center, with multiple percussionists pounding out a rhythmic beat. It’s a transfixing performance that mixes Imagine Dragons flair with Christmastime reverence, as Joel and Luke harmonize on the verses...
- 12/4/2019
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin and Kevin Downes’ Kingdom Studios, the creators behind last year’s sleeper faith-based hit I Can Only Imagine, announced today their upcoming slate of faith-based productions in development during a keynote event at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Anaheim. This includes the recently announced drama I Still Believe about Christian music mega-star Jeremy Camp, as well as Jesus Revolution, Apostles: Resurrection of Christ and The Drummer Boy.
Kingdom will deliver event movies for the faith audience with the goal of releasing two theatrical releases each year.
Produced by pastor Greg Laurie, and written by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn to be directed by Gunn, Jesus Revolution tells the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970’s and its origins within a community of teenaged hippies in Southern California. Downes and the Erwin Brothers will also produce.
Apostles: Resurrection of Christ will be...
Kingdom will deliver event movies for the faith audience with the goal of releasing two theatrical releases each year.
Produced by pastor Greg Laurie, and written by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn to be directed by Gunn, Jesus Revolution tells the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970’s and its origins within a community of teenaged hippies in Southern California. Downes and the Erwin Brothers will also produce.
Apostles: Resurrection of Christ will be...
- 3/28/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Jesus Revolution, Bible trilogy in pipeline.
Kingdom Studios, whose faith-based family release I can Only Imagine was a box office hit last year, unveiled a slate of projects on Wednesday (27) that will go through the company’s partnership with Lionsgate, including a biopic about Christian rock star Jeremy Camp.
Kingdom Studios co-founders and directors Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin announced the roster at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Anaheim, California, adding that they planned to make two theatrical event movies for the faith audience each year.
First to go will be the previously announced I Still Believe, the biopic...
Kingdom Studios, whose faith-based family release I can Only Imagine was a box office hit last year, unveiled a slate of projects on Wednesday (27) that will go through the company’s partnership with Lionsgate, including a biopic about Christian rock star Jeremy Camp.
Kingdom Studios co-founders and directors Jon Erwin and Andrew Erwin announced the roster at the National Religious Broadcasters convention in Anaheim, California, adding that they planned to make two theatrical event movies for the faith audience each year.
First to go will be the previously announced I Still Believe, the biopic...
- 3/27/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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