The worlds of entertainment and faith collided Thursday night for the star-studded premiere for the highly anticipated film THE FORGE.
HipHollywood was on hand at the Atlanta Symphony Hall as the red carpet was rolled out to celebrate the faith-based film written and directed by The Kendrick Brothers and starring Priscilla Shirer, Aspen Kennedy and Cameron Arnott.
An impressive lineup of celebrity guests and cast members turned out including Ashley Graham, Yvonne Orji, Tina Campbell, DeVon Franklin, MAJOR, Trina Braxton, Bishop Neil Ellis, Jawn Murray, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer & Lady Togetta Ulmer, Dr. Dale Bronner, John & Aventer Gray among others. Check out the photos below.
AFFIRM Films announced that THE FORGE was awarded an A+ CinemaScore, marking it as the fifth film in the Kendrick Brothers’ library to receive this honor. This incredible achievement also makes history as the fourth A+ CinemaScore for Alex Kendrick as a director. The film delivered a strong opening weekend, landing in the top five and closing with $6.635 million in just over 1,800 locations.
THE FORGE has also sparked an inspirational movement, driven by powerful ambassadors such as Allan Houston, Tony Dixon, DeVon Franklin, Tina and Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, Willie Moore, Jr., CeCe Winans, Toure Roberts, Pastor Neil Ellis, Pastor Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Bridget Hilliard, and many others, igniting a wave of support and excitement around the film’s messages of faith, mentorship, transformation, hope and the power of positive role models. Everyone can support this film and make a difference in their communities with The Forge Movie’s Kingdom Builders Program.