White Bird | Alita Reynolds + Andrew Erwin

SHOW SUMMARY:

In this episode, Alita Reynolds had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Erwin about his upcoming movie, "White Bird," which is set to hit theaters on October 4th. They discussed the film's background, which is a spinoff sequel to the 2017 movie "Wonder." Andy shared how the story continues with Julian, a former bully, who learns about his family's history and the true meaning of courage and kindness from his grandmother, played by Helen Mirren.

“White Bird” is in theaters everywhere beginning Oct 4th. For tickets, go to Whitebird.movie

They discussed the film's powerful themes, including the combination of kindness and courage, and how these virtues can create miracles, especially in dire circumstances like those depicted in the movie. Andy highlighted a poignant scene where a nun sacrifices her safety for Jewish children during the Holocaust, illustrating true Christian courage and love.

They also touched on the importance of hope and freedom, which are woven throughout the film. Andy praised director Mark Forster for his ability to transform a tough historical period into a whimsical love story without losing the gravity of the situation.

Towards the end of the conversation, Andy mentioned other exciting projects in the pipeline, including "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," directed by Dallas Jenkins, set to release in early November. This family-friendly film promises to be a heartwarming addition to the holiday season.

00:00:30 - Overview and Guest Introduction

00:01:00 - Discussion on Previous Films

00:01:25 - Introduction to "White Bird"

00:01:50 - Plot Summary of "White Bird"

00:03:00 - Themes of Kindness and Courage

00:04:00 - Key Moments and Messages in "White Bird"

00:05:30 - The Good Samaritan Parallel

00:07:00 - Themes of Hope and Freedom

00:08:00 - Importance of Audience Support

00:09:00 - Call to Action: Watch on Opening Night

00:10:00 - Takeaways from "White Bird"

00:11:00 - Upcoming Projects: Best Christmas Pageant Ever

00:12:00 - Personal Anecdote: Family Reaction to New Film

00:13:00 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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ABOUT ANDREW ERWIN:

Andrew Erwin, half of the filmmaking duo The Erwin Brothers, began his career in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2002, Andrew founded a production company with his brother Jon. They directed and produced for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet and others and received eleven GMA Dove Awards nominations and 3 wins for Music Video of the Year. In 2010, Andrew and Jon began exclusively developing dramatic feature films. Their features have all opened in the top ten box office on opening weekend and they h