A Great Awakening (Available on EST & PVOD May 5, 2026)
SYNOPSIS: From Sight & Sound Films comes the true story of the unlikely friendship between Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, and the defining role it played in the American Revolution. With the colonies on the brink of collapse, Rev. Whitefield’s thunderous sermons ignite the first Great Awakening, uniting a generation with his proclamation of liberty. Franklin, a religious skeptic, is impressed by Whitefield’s power to rouse people to freedom’s cause, and prints the reverend’s sermons in The Pennsylvania Gazette, awakening true liberty in Americans’ hearts.
Director: Joshua Enck Writers: Jeff Bender, Jonathan Blair, Joshua Enck
Cast: John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, among others
This film was available in the Austin Regal Cinemas in April and is an interesting combination of history (Benjamin Franklin), religion (Reverand George Whitefield) and drama. It was more enjoyable than I had anticipated. Rated PG -13
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TWINLESS (Blu-ray + Digital Release May 12, U.S. Release Date)
Synopsis: This thought-provoking and at times disarmingly comic film from writer-director James Sweeney explores themes of friendship, love, and life-altering loss. Two men, Roman (Dylan O’Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney), meet and form an unlikely bond in a twin support group as they search for solace and identity without their other halves. But when Roman meets Dennis’s ebullient colleague, Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), things begin to fall apart as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything.
Directed by: James Sweeney Written by: David Permut, James Sweeney
Genre: Comedy; Drama Running Time: 100 minutes Rated: R
Cast: Dylan O’Brien, James Sweeney, Aisling Franciosi, Chris Perfetti, François Arnaud, Tasha Smith, Lauren Graham
Source: Lionsgate
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