Epoch Times will release Christian filmmaker Tim Chey’s The Firing Squad nationwide. The film, based on the true story of prisoners finding hope through a relationship with Jesus on death row, stars Kevin Sorbo (“God’s Not Dead” and “Let There Be Light”), Cuba Gooding, Jr. (“Jerry Maguire”), and newcomer James Barrington. It will reach audiences on August 2, 2024.
NBC News recently reported that:
“The Firing Squad” marks Epoch’s entry into the growing market of faith-based cinema, a genre that includes recent box-office successes such as “Sound of Freedom,” “Unsung Hero” and “Jesus Revolution.” The film’s Aug. 2 theatrical debut comes as other right-wing media companies are pushing into entertainment, releasing content that counters what conservatives view as Hollywood’s progressive and secular agenda.
The Firing Squad follows the intense journey of three convicted criminals set for execution. As the countdown to their deaths starts, a series of events leads to a surprising twist at the end of the film.
In an interview with NBC News, film writer and director Tim Chey shared that he was in Singapore when the 2015 prison saga in Indonesia gained international attention.“They all went out singing ‘Amazing Grace’ as they faced their execution. I said, ‘I have to make this movie.’”
Audience reactions at previews show that The Firing Squad makes people think deeply about life’s big questions. “Some audience members have asked how they can have the same relationship with Jesus that they saw in the prisoners’ lives,” explained Chey. “This film is more than just entertainment; it’s a powerful, evangelistic piece.”
Chey, who has made 16 movies over 27 years, believes The Firing Squad is his best work yet.
The Firing Squad will be in theaters nationwide on August 2, 2024.