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Franklin's Unlikely Friendship with Preacher Revealed
2 Apr
Summary
- Film focuses on Benjamin Franklin and Rev. George Whitefield's bond.
- Whitefield's revival preaching influenced American colonies greatly.
- The film comes from the Christian entertainment company Sight & Sound.
The film 'A Great Awakening' delves into an unexpected historical connection, focusing on Benjamin Franklin and the Reverend George Whitefield. Whitefield was a prominent figure who brought a significant Protestant revival to the American colonies.
Directed by Joshua Enck, the movie traces the bond between Franklin and Whitefield. It highlights Whitefield's profound influence on the colonies, suggesting his religious movement was as revolutionary as any political one. The film originates from the Christian entertainment company Sight & Sound.
'A Great Awakening' serves as a biographical account of Whitefield, who passed away in 1770. The film acknowledges the enduring legacy of his religious practices, particularly their instrumental role in the expansion of the Methodist church. His sermons and lectures remain available and studied even today.
