A Great Awakening (2026)
Director: Joshua Enck
Cast: John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, JT Schaeffer, Josh Bates, Joe Dignoti
Explore one of America's most transformative turning points: the improbable bond between Benjamin Franklin and Reverend George Whitefield, a friendship that helped shape the nation.
More About This Film
A Great Awakening is a historical drama about the friendship between Benjamin Franklin and the Reverend George Whitefield during the period known as the First Great Awakening. The film presents their relationship against the religious, social, and political tensions of colonial America.
Joshua Enck directs a production that combines historical storytelling with a faith-oriented interpretation of the era. John Paul Sneed and Jonathan Blair lead the cast as Whitefield and Franklin, respectively.
- Directed by Joshua Enck.
- Written by Joshua Enck, Jeff Bender, and Jonathan Blair.
- Produced by Sight & Sound Films.
- Released theatrically through Roadside Attractions on April 3, 2026.
- The film has a runtime of approximately 129 minutes.
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