Five & Two Pictures will be releasing a very special film called The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry coming to theaters September 18th that is gaining momentum. (www.SperryMovie.com). Well-known Author/Speaker Josh McDowell says this movie is “loaded with excellent truths from God’s Word.”
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry has a very unique marketing plan behind the film whereas churches are sponsoring the film as a local outreach in theaters. Some heavy hitters have already stepped up to support the film including Bellevue Baptist in Memphis, TN: Victory Harvest in Baton Rouge, LA: Idlewild Baptist in Tampa, FL: Crossroads Assembly of God in Oklahoma City,OK: First Baptist in Naples, FL: The Rock Four Square in Fullerton, CA, Hoffmantown Baptist in Albuquerque, NM and many more.
The goal is to open this movie in over 500 theaters nationwide. To learn more about how you and your church can get involved, you can check out the sponsorship infomation page at www.SperryMovie.com/sponsorship.
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is an inspiring film for viewers ages 8 to 80 set in the year 1970 about a 75 year old man names Jonathan Sperry (played by Gavin MacLeod) who starts talking to three 12 year old boys about following the Lord. Jansen Panettiere and Robert Guillaume also co-star.
Phil Newberry, student Pastor at Bellevue Baptist for the past 23 years says, ”This is a fabulous job in every aspect of this movie. The script, the acting, the period setting, the high quality filming, the directing, the music…incredible. This is a must use film for every believer to take their neighbors and friends to in hopes they may find Christ as a result.”
Popular actor Gavin MacLeod made famous from his roles in the Mary Tyler Moore show and The Love Boat, is a devout Christian and says this movie is “the most meaninful project I have ever done. It was a priviledge to play this role and to be used by the LORD in this way.”
Director/Producer Rich Christiano (who also made Time Changer) and his team are hoping that Churches and groups will jump on board. “99% of the movies that come out either blaspheme the name of the Lord, go against His teachings or leave Him out!. This a major problem churches face each and every day and we need to do something to counter this. We have an opprotunity to use the most powerful medium of film to make an impact for the Lord. And the churches will share in the revenue while doing the outreach so everyone wins.”
Currenlty, over 100 groups will be sponsoring the film that actor Pat Boone called a “heartwarming experience for the entire family.” Chris Cambas of the Tampa Bay Counseling Center, who has already arranged for 6 sponsorships in the Tampa, FL area says ““The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is one of the most touching films ever! It presents the gospel of Jesus Christ in a straight forward and inspiring manner. A must for everybody.”
“The church normally just plays defense,” Christiano adds. “Hollywood will do something we don’t like and we complain about it. We need to go on the offense! Let’s put forth films for the Lord like The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry as an outreach and trust Him for the results. We need to be aggressive here. Doors are open for ministry, let’s walk through them!”
