A Great Awakening
A Great Awakening is a 2026 American historical drama film directed by Joshua Enck and produced by Sight & Sound Films. [1]
The Friendship: It tells the true story of the unlikely friendship between the fiery evangelical preacher George Whitefield (played by Jonathan Blair) and the secular Deist founding father Benjamin Franklin (played by John Paul Sneed).
The First Great Awakening: Set in the 1700s before the American Revolution, the film follows how Whitefield traveled across the colonies and drew massive crowds with his powerful preaching, sparking a massive spiritual revival.
The Partnership: Though Franklin initially doubted Whitefield's reach and relied strictly on evidence rather than faith, the two formed a close bond. Franklin became Whitefield’s primary publisher and promoter, printing his sermons and announcing his appearances.
2026
Drama
Rated: PG-13
Playing time: 2h 9m
Director: Joshua Enck
Writers: Jeff Bender, Jonathan Blair, Joshua Enck
Stars: Jeff Bender, Jonathan, BlairJoshua Enck
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