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MACHINE GUN PREACHER

On September 23, 2011, a controversial film, "Machine Gun Preacher" premiered in American theaters, but the film was released in Brazil under the name "Redenção". The film is a superproduction costing $ 30,000,000 (thirty million dollars), but even with this investment, the public did not like the film, so it only raised $ 538690 (five hundred and thirty-eight thousand six hundred and ninety thousand dollars), in Brazil the The movie only sold 4,000 tickets and grossed $ 3338690 (three million, three hundred and thirty-eight thousand, six hundred and ninety dollars). The film tells the story of ex-biker and drug dealer Sam Childers, who became a great fighter in defense of the children of Sudan, forced to become soldiers long before they became men. The subject dedicates himself with

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passion to the children and ends up leaving his life a little aside in the United States, where he has a wife and daughter. Known as a "machine gun pastor", he has no problem taking up arms to defend his thoughts. The fact-based film was directed by Marc Forster and featured actors Gerard Butler (Sam Childers), Michelle Monaghan (Lynn Childers), Kathy Baker (Daisy), Michael Shannon (Donnie) and other actors.

Courageous

On December 30, 2011, the film “Courageous” premiered in American theaters, it is the 4th film by the Kendrick brothers and tells the story of four men, and a call: to serve and protect. As cops Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson and Shane Fuller are confident and

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focused. However, at the end of the day, they face a challenge that neither of them is really prepared to face: the paternity. While they always do their best at work, they seem to be prepared to be parents. But they are quickly discovering that they are not prepared. When tragedy strikes home, these men are left struggling with their hopes, their fears, their faith, and their fatherhood. Action-packed with this police drama, Courageous is Sherwood Pictures' fourth film. Spectators will find themselves once again laughing, crying, applauding and how they are challenged and inspired by the heroes of daily. Protecting the streets is second nature to these men. Raising your children in a way that honors God? This is brave. The production of the film cost $ 2000,000.00 (two million dollars) and raised in total more than $ 34 million (thirty-four million dollars) and $ 35 million (thirty-five million dollars). It was ranked 4th among the most viewed on the opening day, second only to The Man Who

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Changed the Game (Moneyball) (1st), Winter, the Dolphin (Dolphin Tale) (2nd) and The Lion King – 3D and Sunday was in 3rd place.

THE BIBLE

Since it was announced, the production of the miniseries on the Bible on the “History Channel”, it has enshrined itself as the new cable TV audience success. Although not the largest in history, the audience for the first chapter, which aired Sunday, failed to break the record, but the number of viewers reached 13.1 million, with 3.3 million among the target audience. As it had a “reprise” on the same night, it reached 14.8 million, with 5 million among the target audience. Although expert critics did not like the way Mark Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey, who are evangelicals,

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approach the well-known Bible stories. Among religious Americans, the series was approved by leaders and widely celebrated, including a favorable campaign on social networks. Something similar to what happened with the Brazilian series of Rede Record, like Rei Davi and José. History, celebrated its most successful night on the channel's trajectory, helping another series that also premiered Sunday: Vikings, which had an estimated audience of 6.2 million. The “The Bible” series is 10 hours long. The first impact was felt in statements such as that of Joel Osteen, pastor of the Lakewood mega-church, the largest of USA “This was an incredible achievement! We celebrate this yours dream coming true ”, he said. Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church also celebrated. “The world is responding to the Bible with overwhelming interest. God is working! We can only imagine what it will be like when the real star of the "show" appears on the screen ". Jesus, played by Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado, made his first appearance in the series on March 17, 2013.

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Roma Downey and Mark Burnett thanked the support of Christians through the "internet". “We know that God acted last night. People of all denominations have shown the power that can be exercised over our culture when they come together with a common purpose and vision. The world wins when the Church is united ”. During the almost two hours of the first chapter, the subject came to be the most commented on Twitter. “This book is alive. Today, more Americans and Canadians are talking about God's chosen people, ”said Burnett. “They are thinking more now about the faithfulness and perseverance of Noah, Abraham and Moses in Last times". He added, "They are the foundation of our faith, the foundation of our laws and the foundation of this nation." After the premiere, Scot Cru, director of International Distribution for the series producer, celebrated: “The world is talking about the Bible. People from all over the world are asking to see the series in their countries ”. The production consulted 47 theologians, including Rick Warren, a rabbi, and the pastor of SaddleBack Church in

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Los Angeles. The miniseries was shown in Brazil by Rede Record on TV Open. It was directed by Crispin Reece, Tony Mitchell and Christopher Spencer and had actors Jake Canuso (Daniel), Diogo Morgado (Jesus) Darwin Shaw (Pedro), Sebastian Knapp (João), Amber Rose Revah (Maria Madalena), Mohamen Mehdi Ouazanni (Satan), Joe Wredden (Judas Escariot), Paul Freeman (Samuel), Francis Magee (Saul), David Rintoul (Noah), Gary Oliver (Abraham), Josephine Butler (Sara) and other actors.

Son of God

On February 28, 2014, the movie “The Son of God” premiered in American theaters, has the same content as the series “The Bible”, the film was in 2nd place on its opening day in American theaters, on

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Sunday 3, came in first. The film grossed $ 59700064 (fifty-nine million, seven hundred thousand and sixty-four dollars) in the American theaters; and two thousand and eighteen dollars.) The film tells the story of Pedro (Darwin Shaw) who came from a failed fishery, who finds Jesus Christ (Diogo Morgado), who convinces him to follow him. Then, Christ gathered 12 apostles who have the mission of spreading their ideals across the Earth. However, however much they preach love of neighbor and compassion, its growing popularity arouses the ire of important people in Jerusalem, who do not want the status quo to be changed. The betrayal of one of his apostles, Judas (Joe Wredden), causes Christ to be captured and put on trial.

GOD IS NOT DEAD

On March 21, 2014, the movie “God's Not Dead” premiered in theaters in the United States. The film cost $ 2000,000.00 (two million dollars) and grossed more than $ 64 million in American theaters alone. The film opened in 3rd place among the most watched in theaters,

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second only to the films “Divergent (Divergent)”, which was in 1st and the film "Muppets 2-Wanted and Loved (Muppets Most Wanted)", which was in 2nd. In Brazil the film premiered in theaters on August 21, 2014 and before that it premiered on “Netflix”, this led to a major difficulty in theaters, so it only sold 294 thousand tickets. The film was produced by Michael Scoot, Russel Wolfe and David A.R.White who also participated as an actor in the film. The company responsible for production was Pure Flix Production. The film starred the actors: Kevin Sorbo, Dean Cain (Superman), David A.R. White and Shane Harper. The film tells the story of a college student, Josh Wheaton (Shane Harper), whose faith is challenged by the Philosophy of Professor Mr. Radisson (Kevin Sorbo), who believes that God does not exist. It revolves around

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the lives of several people who are also challenged by a world that believes that God does not exist, starring Kevin Sorbo, David AR White, Dean Cain, Shane Harper and the Newsboys. Due to the success of the film, American politicians put on the agenda, a law that allowed schools to teach creationism. In relation to Creationism, the theme of the film, scientists say that they have no proof of this theory, which is based on the biblical one, but it is worth remembering that there is also no evidence of the theory of evolution, and that all evidence of skulls from ancestors that aired on TV, were denied by scientists some time after the discovery, however, TV never went on denying. According to honest scientists, there is no evidence that the theory of creation or the theory of evolution is true.

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL

The film "Heaven is for real" opened in American theaters on April 18, 2014, ranking 3rd on its debut day.

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The production of the film cost $ 12 million (twelve million dollars) and raised in American theaters $ 91443253(ninety-one million, four hundred and forty-three thousand, two hundred and fifty-three dollars), in Brazil the film was not so successful in theaters, only when it was shown by Rede Globo on TV, it raised only $ 106717 (one hundred and six thousand dollars and seven hundred and seventeen dollars), worldwide raised $ 101888019 (one hundred and one million, eight hundred and eighty-eight thousand and nineteen dollars). The fact-based film tells the story of a church pastor in Nebraska, Todd Burpo (Greg Kinnear), who has a very faithful congregation. Married to Sonja (Kelly Reilly), he faces a complicated situation when her son, Colton (Connor Corum), needs to be operated on in a hurry due to a appendicitis. After recovering, the boy tells his father

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that angels came to sing for him during the operation. Todd asks more about the experience and is amazed when Colton tells him that he saw situations that occurred when the boy was not awake. Convinced that his son visited paradise, Todd starts to question his own faith in what he preached until then. The film was directed by Randall Wallace.

THE IDENTICAL

The Identical film premiered in American theaters on September 5, 2014, ranking 11th in the most viewed, and grossed only $ 2827,666 (two million, eight hundred twenty-seven thousand, six hundred and sixty-six) in American theaters and around the world raised $ 2840991 (two million dollars and eight hundred and forty

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thousand nine hundred and ninety-one dollar). The film premiered at Brazil on November 13, 2014 and raised only $ 13,325 (thirteen thousand dollars and three hundred and twenty-five dollars). The film tells a fictional story that takes place during the Great Depression in the United States. A poor couple, they have two twin children unable to take care of the two children, they agree to give one of the boys to the family of an evangelical pastor, whose wife is infertile. The brothers grow up apart, and have very different careers: while one becomes a great music icon, another struggles to follow the religious career that his adoptive father prepared for him. The film was directed by Dustin Marcellino, with actors Ray Liotta (Reece Wade), Ashley Judd (Louise Wade), Seth Green (Dino), Joe Pantoliano (Avi Hirshberg), Blake Rayne (Ryan Wade / Drexel Hemsley), Erin Cottrell (Jenny O'Brien), Brian Geraghty (William Hemsley), Amanda Crew (Helen Hemsley), Waylon Payne (Tony Nash) and others.

SELMA

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On December 25, 2014, the film Selma premiered in American theaters. The production of the film cost $ 20000000 (twenty million dollars) and raised in the United States $ 52076908 (fifty-two million and seventy to six thousand nine hundred and eight thousand dollars) and in the world $ 66787908 (sixty-six million seven hundred and eighty-seven) thousand nine hundred and eight thousand dollars). The film premiered in a few movie theaters, and due to its repercussions it started to have more movie theaters showing the film and in the 3rd week, it was in 2nd place for the most watched. In Brazil the film opened in theaters on February 5, 2015, but was not successful. Selma is a 2014 United States state-of-the-art film, of the genre biographical and historical drama, directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb. It was based on Selma's marches to Montgomery led by James Bevel,

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Hosea Williams, Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis, in the year 1965. The film had in its cast the actors, David Oyelowo as Martin, Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson, Tim Roth as George Wallace, Carmen Ejogo as Coretta King, and the rapper, and actor Common as Bevel. Selma had four Golden Globe nominations in the following categories: best dramatic film, best performance, and best actor in dramatic film, winning only the award for best original song. The film was also nominated for an Oscar 2015 for best film and won only the award for best original song. The film premiered at the American Film Institute Festival on November 11, 2014 and in American theaters on December 25, 2014, having its theatrical release expanded on January 9, 2015, two months before the fiftieth anniversary of the march. The film was re-released on 20 March 2015 in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the historic march. In Portugal, Brazil and Mozambique the film was shown on February 5, in Angola on February 6 and in Cape Verde on March 6, 2015.

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The film was directed by Ava DuVernay.

UNBROKEN

The movie Unbroken premiered in American theaters on December 26, 2014, ranking 2nd on its opening day. The value of the production of the film cost $ 65 million (sixty-five million dollars) and raised in American theaters $ 115637895 (five and fifteen million dollars, six hundred and thirty-seven and eight hundred and ninety-five dollars), worldwide the film raised $ 161459297 (one hundred and sixty-one million, four hundred and fifty-nine thousand, two hundred and ninety-seven dollars). In Brazil the film sold 228420 (two hundred twenty-eight thousand four hundred and twenty tickets). The film talks about The drama portrays the real story of the Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini (Jack

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O'Connell), who suffers a plane crash and falls in the middle of the sea. He fights for 47 days to find his way back to the mainland and when he succeeds he is captured by the Japanese in the middle of World War II. The film was directed by actress Angelina Jolie, and had in its cast the actors, Jack O'Connell (Louis Zamperini), Domhnall Gleeson (Phil), Garrett Hedlund (Fitzgerald), Miyavi (Watanabe), Finn Wittrock (Mac) and others actors.

DO YOU BELIEVE?

The film Do you believe?, debuted in American theaters on March 20, 2015, staying in 6th place on its debut day. The film grossed $ 12985,600 at the American box office (twelve million dollars, nine hundred and eighty-five thousand and six hundred dollars), worldwide

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the film raised $ 144,10698 (fourteen million, four hundred and ten thousand, six hundred and ninety-eight dollars). The film premiered in Brazil on September 3, 2015, released by California Films, took 306640 (three hundred and six thousand six hundred and forty dollars). It tells the story of a pastor who happens to meet a beggar, who preaches the word of God through the streets, and decides to put his faith into action, helping several people. Soon, the lives of a dozen individuals intersect, making everyone discover the power of the cross of Christ, even those who do not believe in it. The film was directed by Jon Gunn, with actors Grifon Aldren (Kriminal), Sean Astin (Dr. Farell), Brian Bosworth (Joe), Valerie Domínguez (Elena), Delroy Lindo (Malachi), Andrea Logan White (Andrea), Lee Majors (J.D.), William Matthews (Bobby), Ted McGinley (Matthew), Tracy Melchior (Grace) and other actors.

A.D.The Bible Continues

On August 21, 2015, the continuation of THE Bible premiered in the United States on NBC.

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The series premiered in Brazil on October 4, 2016 and was shown from Record. There were 12 episodes, A.D.is a continuation of the miniseries The Bible. The story begins after the crucifixion, but for much of the world, it was only the beginning. The series was directed by Ciaran Donnelly, Tony Mitchell, Rob Evans, Brian Kelly and Paul Wilmshurst, as actors Richard Coyle (Caiaphas), Vincent Regan (Pilate), Adam Levy (Pedro), Chipo Chung (Maria Madalena) and other actors.

WAR ROOM

On August 28, 2015, the movie War Room premiered in American theaters, the film ranked # 1 on its most viewed day, the film cost $ 3 billion (three million dollars) ) and raised $ 67,790,117.00 in the United States (sixty-seven

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million dollars and seven hundred and ninety thousand one hundred and seventeen dollars). In Brazil the film was released by Cazion films, premiered on December 3, 2015 and took more than 560 thousand people in the cinema, and raised $ 2006,618 (two million six thousand six hundred and eighteen thousand dollars). The film played in theaters in the United States, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, South Africa, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Australia, Japan and New Zealand, raising a total of more than 73000000,00 (seventy and three million dollars). The film tells the story of the couple Elizabeth and Tony who are in a relationship crisis. The young daughter realizes that they are both on the verge of divorce, but they are unable to reach an agreement. One day, Elizabeth meets an elderly woman who introduces her to

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the power of prayer, and from this moment on, the young mother decides to place her faith in divine prayers. The film was directed by Alex Kendrick, who also starred as an actor (Coleman Young), and starred by actors Karen Abercrombie (Clara Williams), Priscilla C. Shirer (Elizabeth Jordan), T.C. Stallings (Tony Jordan), Tenae Downing (Veronica Drake), Alena Pitts (Danielle Jordan), Michael Jr. (Michael Alexander), Jadin Harris (Jennifer Stephens) and others.

CONCUSSION

The film "Concussion" opened in American theaters on December 25, 2015, ranking 5th among the most viewed on its debut day. The film cost $ 35 million (thirtyfive million dollars) and raised in the United States $ 34542474 (thirty-four million five hundred and forty-two

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thousand four hundred and seventy-four dollars) and in the world raised $ 48623572 (forty-eight million dollars and six hundred twenty-three thousand five hundred and seventy-two dollars), in Brazil the film sold 64,000 (sixtyfour thousand) tickets. The film was nominated for “Globo de outro”, and tells the truth of Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith), a forensic neuropathologist, diagnoses a severe brain trauma in a player football and, investigating the matter, discovers that it is a common evil among sport professionals. Determined to turn the situation around and expose the serious situation to the world, he wages a war against the powerful NFL. The film was directed by Peter Landesman and had as actors, Will Smith (Dr. Bennet Omalu), Alec Baldwin (Dr. Julian Bailes), Albert Brooks (Dr. Cyril Wecht), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Prema Mutiso), David Morse (Mike Webster), Arliss Howard (Dr. Joseph Maroon), Mike O'Malley (Daniel Sullivan) and other actors.

GOD IS NOT DEAD 2

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God's Not Dead 2, premiered in American theaters on April 1, 2016, ranking # 4 on its debut day. The film grossed $ 20774575 at the American box office (twenty million dollars and seven hundred and seventy-four thousand, five hundred and seventyfive thousand dollars), in Brazil the film took 330247 (three hundred and thirty thousand and two hundred and forty-seven) tickets. The film tells the story of Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart) who is a Christian teacher who, when answering a question asked by one of her students, Brooke (Hayley Orrantia), ends up talking about Jesus Christ in the classroom. This situation earns him an administrative process driven by Principal Kinney (Robin Givens), who does not want religious matters to be dealt with within the school. After refusing to apologize for the incident, Grace is sued

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by Brooke's parents, who believe that the controversy surrounding the trial could facilitate the girl's entry into a prestigious university. The film was directed by Harold Cronk and had actors Jesse Metcalfe (Tom Endler), Robin Givens (Principal Kinney), Melissa Joan Hart (Grace Wesley), Brad Heller (School Attorney), Ernie Hudson (Judge) Robert Stennis), Hayley Orrantia (Brooke Thawley), Pat Boone (Walter Wesley), Paul Kwo (Martin Yip), Trisha LaFache (Amy Ryan), Jon Lindstrom (Superintendent Jim Powell) and other actors.

BEN HUR

On August 19, 2016, the remake of the 1959 classic, “Ben Hur”, premiered in American theaters, the production cost 100 million (one hundred million dollars), ranked 4th among the most viewed on its debut day,

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collecting in total worldwide $ 94061311 (ninety-four million sixty-one thousand three hundred and eleven dollars), that is, this time the film was not successful. The film tells the story that happened in Jerusalem, in the beginning of the first century, lives Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), a wealthy Jewish merchant. But how return of Messala (Stephen Boyd), a friend of youth who are now the head of the Roman legions in the city, a disagreement occurs due to divergent political views and causes Messala to condemn Ben-Hur to live as a slave in Rome, even though he knew of his former friend's innocence. But fate will give Ben-Hur an opportunity for revenge that no one could have imagined. The film was directed by Timur Bekmambetov and has actors Jack Huston (Judah Ben-Hur), Toby Kebbell (Messala Severus), Brazilian Rodrigo Santoro (Jesus), Nazanin Boniadi (Esther), Ayelet Zurer (Naomi BenHur), Pilou Asbæk (Pontius Pilate), Sofia Black-D'Elia (Tirzah Ben-Hur), Morgan Freeman (Ilderim), Marwan Kenzari (Druses), Moises Arias (Dismas) and other actors.

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I CAN ONLY IMAGINE

March 16, 2018 premiered in theaters the film I can only imagine (I Can Only Imagine), staying on its debut day in 3rd place among the most watched in American cinemas. The production of the film cost $ 7000000 (seven million dollars) and raised in the United States alone $ 83482352 (eighty-three million four hundred eighty-two thousand three hundred and fifty-two dollars) and $ 86026201 (eighty-six million twenty-two) worldwide and six thousand two hundred and one dollar), in Brazil the film sold 248639 tickets (two hundred and forty eight thousand and six hundred thirty nine thousand). It tells the story of Bart Millard (J. Michael Finley), a vocalist from the Christian band MercyMe and has a troubled relationship with his father, who always treated him harshly and never understood his love for

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music. Obtaining strength through God, Bart then decides to eternalize their relationship in a song, "I Can Only Imagine" (the Portuguese version of the song was released in Brazil by the singer of Diante do Trono “Ana Paula Valadão”). The film was directed by Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin, with actors: J. Michael Finley (Bart), Madeline Carroll (Shannon), Dennis Quaid (Arthur), Trace Adkins (Brickell), Cloris Leachman (Memaw), Jason Burkey (Mike), Mark Furze (Nathan), Randy McDowell (Jim), Cole Marcus (Robbie), Alexander Dominguez (Kent) and other actors.

GOD IS NOT DEAD - A LIGHT IN DARKNESS

On March 30, 2018, the film God is Not Dead - A Light in the Darkness premiered in American theaters.

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The film collected in American theaters $ 5728940 (five million seven hundred twenty-eight thousand nine hundred and forty dollars), it raised $ 7414178 (seven million, four hundred and fourteen thousand hundred eighteen dollars). The film ranked 11 on its opening day. In Brazil, the film opened in theaters on August 30, 2018, with 265650 (two hundred and sixty-five thousand, six hundred and fifty tickets). The film tells the story that takes place amid an intense debate over whether a State University should have a church on its campus, Pastor Dave (David R. White) is surprised by a fire in the church, Saint James, in which his great friend, Reverend Jude (Benjamin A. Onyango). The incident was caused by Adam (Mike C. Manning), who threw a brick at a church window after fighting with his girlfriend (Samantha Boscarino). The situation intensifies the debate, especially due to the university's proposal to buy the land used by the church, to build an educational center there.

Deciding to fight to the end, Dave seeks help from his brother Pearce (John Corbett), who is a lawyer.

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The film was directed by Michael Mason and had actors Megan Alexander (Megan Alexander), Adeeja Rochele Anderson (student), Carrlyn Bathe (Carrlyn Bathe), Lauren Taylor Berkman (Reporter), Bill Birch (Progressive Host), Samantha Boscarino (Keaton Young), Jennifer Cipolla (Sydney), Barry Clifton (Robert Andrews), Vaughn Collar (Edward 'Ed' Weis), John Corbett (Pearce Hill) and others.

The Pilgrim

After the 1978 classic (male version (O pilgrim) and female version (Cristiana)), other versions were produced, such as in 2006, the cartoon that was collaborated with Gateway Films-Vision Video, Christian History Institute, International Films and The Voice of the Martyrs, the animation “Heroes of the Faith -

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The Torchlighters - The John Bunyan Story”, this drawing is part of a series called“ Heroes of the faith ”, in this animation told the story of the author of the book, who also quoted the story of the book, in a summarized way. In 2008 he had the version of DRC Films (Pilgrim's Progress - Journey to Heaven). In 2010 there was a young version of the book, the film was released by BV Films with the name "The Wylds". . In 2018 they produced an animation based on the book, now in full-length format, the film “The Pilgrim's Progress”, the film has not yet been released on

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Brazil and opened in American theaters on April 19, 2019, reaching 71th most viewed, but has won two awards in the United States, the Silver Crown Award for Best Evangelical Film and the Silver Crown 2019 Award for Best Drama for more than $ 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand dollars). Nothing compares to the first version, that of Ken Anderson films, the other films were better produced, however, it seems that the first one is more "spiritual", but this does not happen only with the film "The Pilgrim", in many film that is more spiritual, is the most poorly produced.

Breakthrough

The movie Breakthrough premiered on April 19, 2019 in American theaters, ranking 3rd on its debut day. The production of the film cost $ 14,000,000.00 (fourteen

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million dollars) and raised in total in the United States $ 40713082.00 (forty million dollars and seven hundred and thirteen thousand eightytwo), worldwide the film raised $ 50444358,00 (fifty million, four hundred and forty-four thousand, three hundred and fifty-eight dollars), in Brazil the film took more than 1700000 (one million and seven hundred thousand people in theaters), raising $ 5942700 (five million, nine hundred and fortytwo thousand and seven hundred dollars). The film was released in Brazil by Fox Film do Brasil and starring actress Chrissy Metz, Mike Colter, Topher Grace and Dennis Haysbert, was directed by Roxann Dawson and produced by DeVon Frankli. The film tells the story of John Smith, a 14-year-old boy, who was walking with his family on a winter morning on Lake St Louis, Missouri, when he accidentally fell and drowned.

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Arriving at the hospital, John was considered dead for more than 60 minutes until his mother, Joyce Smith, asked God for her son to survive. His powerful prayer was responsible for an unprecedented miracle. The film had in its cast, the actors, Marcel Ruiz (John Smith), Topher Grace (Pastor Jason Noble), Sarah Constible (Sarah Constible), Dennis Haysbert (Dr. Garrett), Nancy Sorel (Mrs. Abbott), Miriam Smith (VP Nancy Benes), Victor Zinck Jr. (Joe Marrow), Mike Colter (Tommy Shine), Chrissy Metz (Joyce Smith), Josh Lucas (Brian Smith) and other actors.

OVERCOMER

The film Overcomer, premiered in American theaters on August 23, 2019, reaching 3rd place in the ranking of the most viewed American theaters on the

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opening day, the production of the film cost $ 500 million (five million dollars) and raised in the United States, $ 34746945 (thirty-four million seven hundred and forty-six thousand, nine hundred and forty-five dollars). The film also opened in theaters in South Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. In Brazil, the film took more than 650 thousand people to the cinema and was released by 360 WayUp, raising $ 2261390 (two million and two hundred and sixty-one thousand three hundred and ninety dollars), worldwide the film raised $ 38026103 (thirty-eight million and twenty-six thousand and one hundred and three dollars). The film tells the story of John Harrison (Alex Kendrick) is a high school basketball team coach who has his dreams ruined when the city's largest factory is closed, causing hundreds of families to move. Reluctant to change sports, he is forced to train runners, which ends up uniting him with an unusual athlete to win the biggest race of the year. The film's director was Alex Kendrick and had in his cast the actors, Shari Rigby (Amy Harrison), Aryn Wright-

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Thompson (Hannah Scott), Alex Kendrick (John Harrison), Cameron Arnett (Thomas Hill), Priscilla C. Shirer ( Olivia Brooks), Ben Davies (Coach Myers), Holly A. Morris (Cindy Hatcher), Bruce Marchiano (Pastor Mark), Denise Armstrong (Barbara Scott), Micah Lynn Hanson (Nurse Kathryn) and other actors.

FILM DISTRIBUTION IN BRAZIL

In Brazil, the company “360 WayUp” is responsible for the biggest box office in Brazil for Christian films (More than winners, God is not dead, Overcoming, and others). The person in charge of the company is Ygor Siqueira.

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