Movie Review: Unsung Hero Plus $10 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

I've always loved movies based on true stories. I've enjoyed the music by Rebecca St. James and For King & Country. With that combination, I was so excited to review Unsung Hero, the remarkable true story of the Smallbone family (Rebecca St. James, Joel & Luke Smallbone of For King & Country are three of their 7 children). It's an inspiring film about their journey from the Land Down Under to the Land of the Free and all the challenges & struggles they have to face & overcome. When David Smallbone (Dad)'s music company fails and goes bankrupt, he moves his family from Australia to America, with high hopes for a better future. However, they soon experience hardships, poverty, shame, loss, sorrow, disappointment, discouragement, and disagreement (within the family). But they cling to God, one another, and prayer. I love their family's way of organizing their prayer cards on the wall into 2 columns: the left one is for "Please" (prayer requests) and the right one is for "Thank You" (prayers answered).

In addition to co-writing and co-directing this film, Joel Smallbone also stars in it as his real-life father, David Smallbone. He did a fantastic job. The Australian actress who plays the mum, Daisy Betts, was also fabulous. Rebecca St. James even made an appearance briefly as a flight attendant. Watch the movie closely and see if you could spot Candace Cameron Bure (from Full House and Fuller House). Of course, the music in this film is outstanding :).

Unsung Hero highlights Helen Smallbone (mum)'s faith and tenacity against all odds and the role she plays as the glue that holds the family together by encouraging her husband and children to trust God and persevere. I highly recommend this beautiful film about faith that is tested and family that is resolved to be brave together through it all. It's an amazing testimony to our awesome God's guidance, provision, and faithfulness. The movie reminds us all to never give up and never give in when life is difficult because we can always trust and rely on God to help carry us through. Life is an adventure. God is sufficient. God makes all things beautiful in His time. I encourage you to go see Unsung Hero in theaters starting tomorrow (April 26th).

GIVEAWAY: You can win a $10 Amazon gift card. The winner will be randomly chosen. The giveaway is limited to US winners only.
To Enter: Please leave a comment here with your full name and email address. Please let me know what your favorite song of For King & Country or of Rebecca St. James is.
Deadline: 5/3 (Friday) at midnight Pacific time

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VitaliyApril 26, 2024 at 6:50 AM
My wife grew up listening to RSJ! Not sure what her favorite song was, though. Burn the Ships is a good one by FK+C, though. actsingdance4Christ@gmail.com
AnonymousApril 28, 2024 at 1:58 PM
What I can say is it ranks up there with The Sound Of Music. We need more good movies like this out there. Rebecca St James, Joel, and Luke & the whole Smallbone family stole my heart.
Blessed Be your Name is one Rebecca sings whether she wrote it or not is a favorite.
Marti Ross mjr.sunshine@gmail.com

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