Two films we’ve covered here at CBN News are doing well at the box office.
Estimates from boxofficemojo.com show that the film “Reagan,” starring Dennis Quaid, finished in third place over the weekend and has grossed more than $18 million after two weeks of release.
The film tells the story of the life and political career of former President Ronald Reagan.
“It’s become my favorite role of all the roles I’ve played. Reagan was a hero to me,” Quaid told CBN News. “I voted for him twice and he was like everyone’s dad. He was a heavyweight and he won the Cold War. He really meant a lot to me in my life, to everyone in that generation and to the generations now. Playing him was the challenge of a lifetime.”
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And “The Forge” came in at No. 6, grossing nearly $21 million after three weeks. The film is about a young man with no plans for his life who discovers that God might have a greater purpose for him.
“If you liked ‘War Room,’ you’re going to love ‘The Forge,'” said filmmaker Stephen Kendrick. “This is really the second part, in a sense, because ‘War Room’ is a call to prayer, and this is a call to discipleship.”
Brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick hope that The Forge will help Christians create effective discipleship efforts to model the Christian walk and confront difficult issues.
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