“The Forge,” the latest inspiring drama from the Kendrick brothers, is coming to Ayala Malls Cinemas this month!
Beginning October 9, moviegoers can watch “The Forge,” a powerful spinoff to the hit “War Room,” exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas. Directed by Alex Kendrick and co-written by Stephen Kendrick, “The Forge” promises to touch hearts and ignite faith.
The latest offering from the Kendrick brothers – renowned creators of faith-based films such as the aforementioned No. 1 box-office hit “War Room,” “Overcomer,” “Courageous,” and “Fireproof” – “The Forge” tells the story of a young man named Isaiah Wright, who has some growing up to do. A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his mother and a prayer warrior named Miss Clara, as well as biblical discipleship from his new mentor, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine.
Hand-in-hand
While “War Room” focused on prayer, “The Forge” focuses on discipleship. Director Alex Kendrick says these two elements of faith work hand-in-hand.
Photo from left to right: Priscilla Shirer, Aspen Kennedy, and Karen Abercrombie (Ayala Malls Cinema)
“In regard to discipleship, prayer is a huge aspect because discipleship is drawing you closer to the Lord. And of course, what is prayer? It is connecting to the Lord,” says Alex. “The women in ‘War Room’ that pray for each other and invest in the younger generation match up to the men of ‘The Forge’ praying together, keeping each other accountable, [also] investing in the younger generation. We thought, wow, this is a beautiful picture of the body of Christ because they do overlap. And so ‘War Room’ and ‘The Forge’ are in the same world and complement each other.”
Priscilla Shirer, who played Elizabeth Jordan in “War Room,” returns to the beloved world, this time as Cynthia Wright, her old character Elizabeth’s twin sister – who was referenced a few times in “War Room.”
“When the Kendrick Brothers first reached out to me and told me this idea that they were having about Cynthia and then what her connection would be to Elizabeth, my first thought was, mind blown. Where do y’all come up with this stuff?” Priscilla recalls. “But I was excited because I thought it would give the audience an opportunity to connect with the character because they remember and are endeared already to her sister Elizabeth from ‘War Room.’ So, it seemed to me like a great opportunity to draw a connection there, to draw people’s hearts into a brand new story that has connective tissue to one that they already love.”
The power of prayer
“We’re hopeful that ‘The Forge’ amplifies the need for strategic prayer, passionate prayer, devoted prayer, as well as discipleship, being devoted to Jesus Christ,” says director Alex. “Those two together are elements of the body of Christ. So, if we can embrace that, and if people embrace the film, we can’t wait to see what God does.”
Alex’s brother, producer and co-writer Stephen Kendrick adds, “This movie really is a picture of follow me as I follow Christ.”
Ayala Malls Cinemas is committed to bringing diverse movie content to cater to the different interests of moviegoers, some of which are not available anywhere else. They offer a wide range of genres, including big blockbusters, franchise favorites, critically acclaimed films, and this month, a faith-based spinoff of a well-loved movie in the Christian community. Starting October 9, families and friends who share the same love for God can enjoy “The Forge” exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas.
Besides the promise of diverse and exclusive content, Ayala Malls Cinemas is known for enhancing the movie-watching experience with their state-of-the-art facilities, including plush seating, generous legroom, cutting-edge laser projections, and superior audio technologies like Dolby Sound and Dolby Atmos – offering the best possible experience that audiences can enjoy.
Ayala Malls Cinemas’ commitment to diversity and quality in their movie selections ensures that they remain a top destination for film lovers – no matter what genre they would like to see – in the Philippines. For more information on screening schedules and to book tickets, movie enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages and www.sureseats.com
Don’t miss “The Forge,” showing exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas, starting October 9.
