Be inspired by the true story of Coach Joe Kennedy and his fight for freedom in the new movie, Average Joe, in theaters October 11!
High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight—no matter the cost. From the director and producers of God’s Not Dead and the producers of The Blind comes AVERAGE JOE, in theaters beginning October 11.
My Review:
An inspiring story for the whole family!
I loved the conversational tone of the film, as Joe and his wife tell their story from the beginning, through their tumultuous upbringings, going down separate paths and eventually finding each other again. Joe had a tough time trusting God, because the challenges he faced growing up and in his adult life, but when he gave his life to Christ, he gave everything.
This is a well-done film, feel-good and inspiring, but it doesn't shy away from the harder parts of Joe's life and marriage, and how the events portrayed in the film took a toll on that, but also strengthened him and inspired others. It isn't easy to go against the grain and stand up alone for what you believe in face of career damaging implications, but I admired him for standing firm and keeping his promise to praise God win or lose.
Overall, an enjoyable film, with a little bit of love story, sports underdog story, faith, and legal battle. This movie has it all! A great movie for the whole family, with humor, and themes of faith and integrity. I loved the moments of breaking the fourth wall storytelling, as well as his life story, which is ordinary, but also incredible, culminating towards the title of the film, Average Joe. Highly recommend this entertaining Christian film, that has something for everyone!
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Many thanks to Average Joe for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.
Buy tickets today to see Average Joe in theaters starting October 11th!
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I so want to see this movie with my family it sounds like a really important story.
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Don't back down. Looks like a great film.
ReplyDeleteDefend and speak up for those that can not for themselves.
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