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Typically, Alex explains, fathers are the butt of the jokes in today\u2019s media culture, citing shows such as \u201cThe Simpsons\u201d or \u201cFamily Guy\u201d and contrasting to the role-model types found in \u201cAndy Griffith\u201d and \u201cLittle House on the Prairie.\u201d Because of that, the view of fatherhood has been skewed and many children grow up with negative depictions and feelings toward their own fathers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can see from the stats that fewer and fewer people had had a good relationship with their dad,\u201d Alex said. \u201cGrowing up, most people would say that their relationship was more hurtful than a blessing. So we want to remind people that there is a heavenly Father that dearly loves you, wants a relationship with you and calls you as a man as a father to emulate what he does. He\u2019s a provider. He\u2019s a protector. He is a teacher. He\u2019s a friend. He is an encourager, and he calls us to do the same things. There is a need in this culture and in this generation for men to step up and to embrace the role of a father as God designed, and to love and teach, protect, provide, and bless his children, and to be that role model.\u201d<\/p>\n
In \u201cCourageous Legacy,\u201d a re-edited, upgraded version of the 2011 release, a group of men sign a Resolution committing themselves to be godly fathers. Stephen says the message of the film is still timely and now a new generation has a version, complete with a newly filmed epilogue, that will speak directly to them.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was fun to be able to bring the team back together and the cast and to shoot some new scenes to feature at the end,\u201d he said. \u201cWe think that this is the absolute best version of the film. It\u2019s for a new generation because there have been millions of young men that have become dads over the last 10 years that had never seen the film or if they had, now they would watch it with new eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The duo had earmarked 2020 as the start of a new feature film, a reunion with \u201cFireproof\u201d lead Kirk Cameron. But with the shutdown and Covid-19 pandemic, they pivoted to two releases that could be tackled during the challenging circumstances.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2020, we shot \u2018Show Me the Father, which was something that we were allowed to do, because it\u2019s normally one person being interviewed,\u201d Alex said. \u201cIt\u2019s a smaller crew and the crew can wear masks and watch their temperature and take the precautions necessary. In a feature film, normally you have 80 to 100 people on the crew in close proximity.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Kendricks are staying quiet about the theme of the new film, which has completed shooting and is scheduled for release next year, other than the revelation that it will feature Cameron, who is also a producer.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s just a great deal of fun to work with him again,\u201d Alex said. \u201cWe worked on \u2018Fireproof\u2019 together all those years ago, and I\u2019ve done a few smaller projects since then. So, it seems like every three to four years we cross paths with Kirk and do a project. He\u2019s been such a consistent brother who has the same goals. He wants to honor God and love his family and we love that, so he\u2019s a blessing to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cShow Me the Father\u201d and \u201cCourageous Legacy,\u201d available separately or as a combo DVD pack, are available now.<\/p>\n