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Kevin Downes
Kevin Downes is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and co-founder and Chief of Production and Distribution of Kingdom Story Company. Downes grew up in Visalia, five hours north of Los Angeles. Many of the Christian films he participated in were shot there. Life and career In 2000, he produced the film '' Mercy Streets'' which was nominated for the Best Family Film Award. In 2003, Kevin wrote, produced, directed and starred in '' Six: The Mark Unleashed'' opposite Stephen Baldwin, Eric Roberts, David A. R. White and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The film was released wide in June 2004. In 2011, Kevin starred in the film '' Courageous'', directed by Alex Kendrick. In 2015, he produced '' Woodlawn''. In 2018, he started Kingdom Story Company along with the Erwin Brothers. In 2020, he produced '' I Still Believe''. Jessilyn Lancaster'I Still Believe' Producer Kevin Downes Reflects on the Movie's 'Beautiful Love Story' charismanews.com, USA, February 4, 2020 Personal lif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visalia, California
Visalia ( ) is a city in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California. The population was 141,384 as per the 2020 census. Visalia is the fifth-largest city in the San Joaquin Valley, the 42nd most populous in California, and 192nd in the United States. As the county seat of Tulare County, Visalia serves as the economic and governmental center to one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country. Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks are located in the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains, the highest mountain range within the contiguous United States. Visalia is west of Sequoia National Park, and south of Fresno. History The area around Visalia was first settled by the Yokuts and Mono Native American tribes hundreds of years ago. When the first Europeans arrived is unknown, but the first to make a written record of the area was Pedro Fages in 1722. When California achieved statehood in 1850, Tulare County did not exist. The lan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Senseless
''Senseless'' is a 1998 American buddy comedy science fiction film directed by Penelope Spheeris and written by Greg Erb and Craig Mazin. The film stars Marlon Wayans, David Spade, and Matthew Lillard as college students. Plot Darryl Witherspoon (Marlon Wayans) is an economics student at Stratford University, who does not have the advantages of his wealthy nemesis, Scott Thorpe ( David Spade), or his best friend Tim LaFlour ( Matthew Lillard), straight edge punk rocker who has a hockey scholarship. Darryl is so broke he donates four pints of blood in one day (playing a different character each time) and four vials of sperm in one day. Darryl's big break comes when he enters a competition, where the winner gets a high-paying Wall Street job. But when Scott enters the competition, it seems Darryl's break has gone down the drain. He takes on a high-paying experiment to test a drug that enhances the five senses. Darryl uses it to his advantage and he impresses the competition' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Like Dandelion Dust
''Like Dandelion Dust'' is a 2009 drama film directed by Jon Gunn and based on the novel by the same name by Karen Kingsbury. The film won 26 awards at 23 film festivals. Plot Two police officers knock on the door of a home and a drunk man answers. Rip Porter lives at the house with his wife Wendy. The police say they are checking on an emergency call and find Rip drunk and Wendy injured. They arrest Rip, and he is sent to prison. Seven years later, Rip is released from prison. Rip has changed; he is now sober and has taken anger management courses. When Rip suggests starting a family, Wendy feels forced to reveal that she gave birth to their son while he was in prison but gave the baby up for adoption to the Campbells who live in Florida. Rip immediately wants custody of his son, and has a right to do so because Wendy forged his signature on the adoption papers. Jack and Molly Campbell have enjoyed an idyllic life with Joey, Wendy and Rip's son. When a judge upholds Rip and We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The List (2007 Film)
''The List'' is a 2007 American thriller film directed by Gary Wheeler and based on the novel of the same name by Robert Whitlow. The film was shot in Wilmington, North Carolina. It stars Malcolm McDowell, Chuck Carrington, Hilarie Burton and Will Patton. ''The List'' was released on April 22, 2007, and grossed $138,814 at the US box office. It was released on DVD by 20th Century Fox in 2008. According to a reviewer, the film is part of the Southern Gothic genre. Plot After the American Civil War (1861-1865), a group of Southern plantation owners form a secret society. Their male heirs are inducted into the society. This continues until the present, when it is decided to kill off a new heir because she is a woman. Another young heir dies as well, and unbelievable things happen to a third and others he cares about. Cast * Malcolm McDowell as Desmond Larochette * Chuck Carrington as Renny Jacobsen * Hilarie Burton as Jo Johnston * Will Patton as Harriston * Pat Hingle as G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Awakening
The Awakening may refer to: Religion * Awakening (Finnish religious movement), a Lutheran movement in Finland * Great Awakening, several periods of Anglo-American Christian revival Film and television Film * ''The Awakening'', a 1913 film starring Charlotte Burton * ''The Awakening'' (1917 film), an American silent film directed by George Archainbaud * ''The Awakening'' (1928 film), an American silent film directed by Victor Fleming * ''The Awakening'' (1954 film), an American television short film starring Buster Keaton * ''The Awakening'' (1956 film), an Italian comedy drama film * ''The Awakening'' (1980 film), a British horror film directed by Mike Newell * ''The Awakening'', a 1995 television film starring Sheila McCarthy * ''The Awakening'' (2006 film), a Bollywood documentary * '' Species: The Awakening'', a 2007 American science fiction thriller film * ''The Awakening'' (2011 film), a British supernatural drama film Television * ''The Awakening'' (TV series), a 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Visitation (film)
''The Visitation'' is a 2006 American supernatural thriller/ horror film directed by Robby Henson and starred Kelly Lynch, Edward Furlong, Priscilla Barnes and Martin Donovan. It was based on the novel by Frank Peretti of the same name, which was first published in 1999. Plot Former minister Travis Jordan still lives in Antioch, Washington, three years after losing his faith in God when his beloved wife was murdered and the criminals never found. Suddenly, miracles happen in the little town: the new veterinarian’s son survives an accident whilst in a van without one single scratch, Travis’ dog Max revives after being buried, a paraplegic walks, a scarred teenager, and her police officer father (who has a brain tumor) heal. In all the events, witnesses see either a group of three men wearing black are seen nearby or their tall, blond (possible) leader, who seems to want everyone to know that “he is coming”. Very soon after, a scruffy, gentle mannered newcomer named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lay It Down (film)
''Lay It Down'' is a 2001 Christian action film directed by Michael Cargile. It was released on April 3, 2001. Plot The two Destin brothers are about to collide with eternity. When older Ben (Sean McEwen) chooses the narrow road, he forces his younger brother Pete, and the people around him, into a head-on encounter with life and death. Cast *Sean McEwen as Ben Destin * Nathan Bell as Pete Destin * Jacob Head as Nicky 'D' * Francesca Caro as Mrs. Destin Awards 2002 Crown Awards *Gold Crown Award for Best Youth Film *Silver Crown Award for Best Drama Under $250,000 References External links * ''Lay it Down'' reviewby The Dove Foundation The Dove Foundation is an American non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that issues film reviews, ratings and endorsements of movies that it considers suitable for family audiences, and that bases said reviews on Christian values. D ... 2001 action films Films about evangelicalism American action films American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Unbreakable Boy
''The Unbreakable Boy'' is an upcoming American drama film directed and written by Jon Gunn. It is based on the book of the same name ''The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, a Son's Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love'', authored by Scott Michael LeRette and Suzy Flory, which is based on a true story. The film stars Zachary Levi in the lead role. The film is scheduled to be released by Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate. Premise Austin is a disabled boy who has brittle bone disease and autism. His father, Scott, always keeps Austin happy. Cast * Zachary Levi as Scott LeRette, Austin's father * Jacob Laval as Austin LeRette, a disabled autistic boy who has brittle bones disease * Meghann Fahy as Teresa * Peter Facinelli as Preacher Rick * Drew Powell * Gavin Warren as Logan LeRette * Pilot Bunch as Tyler * Patricia Heaton * Amy Acker as Lori * Sarah Dean as Extra * Todd Terry as Dick * Kevin Downes as Lyle * Mattie Ward and Justin Russell as AA Members * Bruce Davis as A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Can Only Imagine (film)
''I Can Only Imagine'' is a 2018 American Christian biographical drama film directed by the Erwin Brothers and written by Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, and Brent McCorkle, based on the story behind the group MercyMe's song of the same name, the best-selling Christian single of all time. The film stars J. Michael Finley as Bart Millard, the lead singer who wrote the song about his relationship with his father (Dennis Quaid). Madeline Carroll, Trace Adkins, Priscilla Shirer, and Cloris Leachman also star. ''I Can Only Imagine'' was released in the United States on March 16, 2018. It was a box office success, grossing $86 million worldwide against a production budget of $7 million, earning more than twelve times its budget. It is the fifth highest-grossing music biopic and sixth highest-grossing Christian film of all-time in the United States. Some critics praised it as inspiring and noted it as an improvement compared to other faith-based films, while others called it flat and by-the-n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faith Of Our Fathers (film)
''Faith of Our Fathers'' is a 2015 American Christian drama film directed by Carey Scott and written by Kevin Downes, Carey Scott, Harold Uhl and David A. R. White. The film stars Downes, White, Stephen Baldwin, Candace Cameron Bure, Rebecca St. James and Sean McGowan. Initially titled ''To the Wall'' when shown to preview audiences in January 2015, this was changed prior to its national release on July 1, 2015 by Pure Flix Entertainment and Samuel Goldwyn Films. Plot Meek postal service worker John Paul George (Kevin Downes), is named after three members of The Beatles. He has never met his father, Stephen ( Sean McGowan), because Stephen died during the Vietnam War in 1969. While rummaging through the garage of his recently deceased mother's house, John comes across a box of his father's war belongings and finds a letter mentioning "Eddie J. Adams" (Scott Whyte), his best friend from Vietnam. Curious, John starts calling people in the country with that name. He eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moms' Night Out
''Moms' Night Out'' is a 2014 American faith-based comedy film directed by the Erwin Brothers, and written by Jon Erwin and Andrea Gyertson Nasfell. The film stars Sarah Drew, Sean Astin, Patricia Heaton, and Trace Adkins. The film was released on May 9, 2014, in 1,044 theaters. The movie centers on three moms attempting to get away and have a nice night out together and the pandemonium that ensues as everyone's plans go awry. The film was shot in Birmingham, Alabama, and, though it experienced an overall negative reception, grossed $10.5 million. Plot Allyson Field (Sarah Drew) writes an unhappy blog post about her constant stress and feelings of inadequacy. Though happily married with three children, Allyson is beset with anxiety and finds comfort in her best friend Izzy (Andrea Logan White) and mentor Sondra (Patricia Heaton). Allyson's husband Sean (Sean Astin) recommends a night out for his overstressed wife, so she, Izzy, and Sondra plan an evening at a fancy Chinese restaur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three (2006 Film)
''Three'' (sometimes stylized ''Thr3e'') is a 2007 Christian horror thriller film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Ted Dekker. Directed by Robby Henson and written by Alan B. McElroy, it stars Marc Blucas, Justine Waddell, Max Ryan, and Bill Moseley. It was shot on location in Łódź and Warsaw, Poland. The film grossed $1.4 million and has a 5% approval rating at Rotten Tomatoes, which called it a "thrill-free thriller" in its critical consensus. Plot Jennifer Peters (Justine Waddell) attempts to save her brother Roy, who has been abducted by a serial killer known as the Riddle Killer – or R.K. – due to his use of riddles in the murders he commits. Jennifer has recently written a book about the nature of serial killers, to which R.K. has taken offense. Jennifer follows R.K.'s clues and finds Roy, but fails to save him as the car in which he is trapped explodes. Kevin Parson ( Marc Blucas) is a seminary theology student who has recently completed the third ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
