A Great Awakening brings us the story of an unexpected friendship that would forever carve American history. How George Whitefield, an Anglican evangelist from England had the power to influence the US colonies with passionate sermons. Creating what history now knows as the Great Awakening. Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin had a professional relationship that helped spread the message throughout the colonies. Then lead to a friendship that at many times didn’t concur with their personal beliefs. Still, together they made history.
The Synopsis
A GREAT AWAKENING tells the true story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield (Jonathan Blair, “Found in South Street“) and Benjamin Franklin (John Paul Sneed, “Covenant Rider“) that resulted in one of the most defining moments in American history. With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield ignites the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering and faithful sermons and proclamations of liberty. In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin. With the nation’s freedom hanging in the balance, the founders discover true liberty cannot only be written into law – it must be awakened in the hearts of the people.
Jonathan Blair has performed captivating performances on stage and screen thanks to his theater background. Blair has a brilliant way of personifying a wide range of characters in depth like he did in A Great Awakening as George Whitefield. He is also known for directing and starring in Found on South Street and the short film Voyage of the Gamelan. As well as I Heard the Bells.
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Joshua Enck started filmmaking as a producer. In 2022 he made his directorial debut as director and writer with I Heard the Bells. A film that also had Jonathan Blair as a cast member. His films seem to explore human connection and resilience. Making it perfect to add A Great Awakening in his perpetuation.
Join the celebration 250 years in the making as this story comes to life with A Great Awakening in theaters nationwide beginning April 3, 2026
Source: LRMExclusive, Roadside Attractions, Sight & Sound
