In Theaters August 23rd - What do You Allow to Define You?
John Harrison knows exactly who he is: a respected high school basketball coach with a team on the path to a state championship. But when the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down, life changes overnight for Coach Harrison.
As hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth… until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey.
From the creators of FACING THE GIANTS, COURAGEOUS, and FIREPROOF, comes OVERCOMER, the Kendrick Brothers’ first film since the No. 1 box-office hit, WAR ROOM. The movie stars Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Cameron Arnett, and introduces Aryn Wright-Thompson.
The Kendrick Brothers once again bring their unique mixture of hope, humor, and heart to the big screen in their inspiring new family film, OVERCOMER—opening in theaters nationwide August 23.Priscilla Shirer is an international speaker and Bible teacher, New York Times bestselling author, and actress with credits including the movie WAR ROOM which was the #1 movie in America its second weekend in theaters, and 2018’s smash hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. She and her husband, Jerry, lead Going Beyond Ministries, which provides spiritual support and resources to the body of Christ.
After serving in church ministry for 20 years, Stephen now writes, speaks and produces Christian films with his brothers, Alex and Shannon. Stephen produced the movies OVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL and co-wrote the New York Times bestselling books: The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed by “Fox & Friends,” CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film foundation. He and his wife, Jill, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.
Alex Kendrick has dedicated his life to following Jesus Christ and making His truth and love known among the nations. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, he now writes, speaks and produces Christian films with his brothers, Stephen and Shannon. Alex directed the moviesOVERCOMER, WAR ROOM, COURAGEOUS, FIREPROOF, FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL, and cowrote the New York Times bestselling books: The Love Dare, The Resolution for Men, and The Battle Plan for Prayer. He has been interviewed by “Fox & Friends,” CNN, ABC World News Tonight, and serves on the boards of the Fatherhood CoMission and the Christian Film foundation. He and his wife, Christina, live in Albany, Ga. with their six children and are active members at Sherwood Church.