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The Forge is a Christian drama directed by Alex Kendrick and was released on August 23, 2024, by Sony Pictures Releasing. Alex Kendrick, along with the producer Stephen Kendrick, wrote the script for the film.
The storyline, a spin-off of War Room, revolves around the character of Isaiah. Here's the official synopsis:
After graduating from high school without any plans for the future, Isaiah receives a push to start making better life decisions.
There has been some speculation and curiosity reported among viewers who want to know if the film is inspired or based off on a true story or not.
Is The Forge based on a true story?
The Forge is based on a true story and takes a leaf out of the Bible. Reportedly, the protagonist is modeled on Trudy Ederle, who lived in the 1920s and achieved success.
The makers have stated that the story is essentially about discipleship. Another report suggests that the roles of Isaiah and Joshua are based on Timothy and Paul. Timothy, just like Isaiah, grew up without a father. He was taken care of by his mother and grandparents. Later, he met Paul, who guided him in life.
In an interview with The Baptist Paper, Alex Kendrick spoke about the film and its message. He said,
"We need to expand [the church] not just by evangelism, but by discipling people to follow Jesus."
His brother and the film's producer-co-writer, Stephen Kendrick, stated:
“We have always prioritized the church. Jesus said that we’re going to reach the world through an on-fire church. He focused on His disciples. … He prioritized, first, getting people on fire and in love with the Lord. With each of our films, we want to help the body of Christ get on fire for Jesus, fall in love with Him, make Him their highest priority and their first love, because then they become fruitful and effective to reach the nations. We don’t want to invite the world to come join a lukewarm church.”
More about The Forge
The Forge is a spin-off of Alex Kendrick's 2015 film War Room and it was released on August 23, 2024. The Kendrick brothers have been delivering faith-based films for a while. Kendrick Brothers, Affirm Films, and Provident Films are the production banners behind the film.
The cast members of the film are listed below as per IMDb:
- Cameron Arnett as Joshua Moore
- Priscilla Shirer as Cynthia Wright/Elizabeth Jordan
- Aspen Kennedy as Isaiah Wright
- Karen Abercrombie as Miss Clara Williams
- T.C. Stallings as Tony Jordan
- BJ Arnett as Janelle Moore
- Jonathan Evans as Jonathan
- Marianne Haaland as Wanda
- Ken Bevel as James
- Alena Pitts as Danielle Jordan
- Tommy Woodard as Bobby
- Benjamin Watson as himself
In a different interview, Alex stated that he wanted to reach the viewers' hearts and minds.
“We want to go after the hearts, minds and lives of the viewers because love will desire God’s best for them in every area of their lives.”
The director also said that his film is not going to win any Academy Awards. But they want an alignment of the church with the scriptures.
What are your thoughts on The Forge?
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