A Great Awakening (Available on EST & PVOD May 5, 2026)
SYNOPSIS: From Sight & Sound Films comes the true story of an unlikely friendship: Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. Their bond plays a defining role in the American Revolution. The colonies are on the brink of collapse. Rev. Whitefield’s thunderous sermons ignite the first Great Awakening, uniting a generation with his message of liberty. Franklin, a religious skeptic, is struck by Whitefield’s power to rouse people to freedom. He prints the reverend’s sermons in The Pennsylvania Gazette, awakening liberty in Americans’ hearts.
Director: Joshua Enck Writers: Jeff Bender, Jonathan Blair, Joshua Enck
Cast: John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, among others
This film was available in the Austin Regal Cinemas in April and is an interesting combination of history (Benjamin Franklin), religion (Reverend George Whitefield), and drama. It was more enjoyable than I had anticipated. Rated PG -13
TWINLESS (Blu-ray + Digital Release May 12, U.S. Release Dates)
Synopsis: This thought-provoking, at times disarming, comic film from writer-director James Sweeney explores themes of friendship, love, and life-altering loss. Two men, Roman (Dylan O’Brien) and Dennis (James Sweeney), meet and form an unlikely bond in a twin support group as they search for solace and identity without their other halves. But when Roman meets Dennis’s ebullient colleague, Marcie (Aisling Franciosi), things begin to fall apart as each man harbors secrets that could unravel everything.
Directed by: James Sweeney Written by:David Permut, James Sweeney
Genre: Comedy; Drama
Running Time: 100 minutesRated: R
Cast: Dylan O’Brien, James Sweeney, Aisling Franciosi, Chris Perfetti, François Arnaud, Tasha Smith, Lauren Graham
Source: Lionsgate