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Know Before You Watch the Unsung Hero Movie
Movie: Unsung Hero by For King and Country
Rating: PG
Genre: Drama, Biography Based
Length: 1 hr. 52 min.
Age suggested: 10+
Release Date: April 26th, 2024
Warnings: loss, depression, poverty, police detainment, parents arguing
Short Unsung Hero Summary
Joel Smallbone was one of the writers, directors, and stars of this tribute film to his family. Is Unsung Hero a religious movie? Yes. But it is not a documentary or a Bible movie. It is based on the story of the Smallbone family immigrating to the United States from Australia with very few material resources outside of connections. The movie is primarily a tribute to the parents of the family, who worked together to propel their family into fame, primarily in the Christian music industry. This movie is a drama, very much in line with other recent religious dramas like Jonathan and Jesus and Jesus Revolution.
Related Read: Where are they now? Family and Band Members from Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero Discussion Questions for a Small Group
1) Did you know anyone or the bands who were portrayed in the movie? Did you know about their stories.
2) Does knowing that we can loose our livelihoods so quickly encourage you to live more generously or to be more stingy with your resources?
3) What resources are there in your area that you can utilize to help a depressed or out of work friend? Public, private, religious resources?
4) How comfortable are you apologizing? If applicable, to your spouse and in front of your kids?
5) There’s a moment where Rebecca is auditioning and the executives say that she looks like the new Amy Grant. Taylor Swift’s new song ‘Clara Bow’ discusses this phenomenon. The crushing weight we place on celebrity and ‘it girls’ and how quickly we replace them. What are your thoughts on this? But also on Christian celebrity? (In my TBR book pile is Celebrities for Jesus)
5 Action Steps to Take After Watching the Movie Unsung Hero
While this movie is a feel good story for it’s intended Christian audience, I would hope that it also serves as a motivational one. Watching the crushing weight of stereotypical gender roles and how both parents had to work together might inspire a look into Fair Play or egalitarian perspectives. Seeing some of the difficulties of immigration might motivate us to build longer tables instead of fences.
Here are 5 action steps to consider:
1) Donating to, or liking and following, Undue Medical Debt.
Undue Medical Debt is an organization that buys up medical debts, and through their partnerships they are able to pay off hundreds of dollars with just a ten dollar donation. Like the medical bill was paid anonymously for the Smallbone family in the movie, Undue Medical Debt wipes out medical debt for people who cannot afford it.
2) Helping Immigrant families with food, shelter and clothing.
Catholic Charities immigration services work within the law to provide assistance to families who are in a new place and need help. Just like the Smallbone family needed.
3) Keeping Music In Schools
Americans for the Arts has a great action page set up with tips on how to help keep the arts in school. Music and art programs are invaluable for our kids.
4) Sponsoring a Child’s Basic Needs Through Compassion
After the credits rolled, a screen popped up sharing this link. Through Compassion International you can sponsor a child’s basic health and educational needs.
5) Fighting for Children Locally
Children locally struggle with impoverishment, needing basic health help, and for their education to be taken as seriously as those who can afford private or homeschooling options. Write your school board to support food assistance and tutoring programs. Get involved with helping at schools if you can, and consider how the extra programs benefit children who may not be able to afford them.
Parent Review of the Movie Unsung Hero by For King and Country
We suggest the movie for the ages 10 plus primarily because there are long and dramatic scenes that may bore or overwhelm younger viewers. People who just know of Rebecca St. James or For King and Country might assume that this movie will be mostly upbeat and concerts. However, this movie details their families greatest moments of struggling during their journey through immigration and poverty. And while it is very Hallmark like in plot, there are also short scenes of: police detainment, a face slap, parent arguments, depression, loss, and poverty that might be triggering. This movie was made for a contemporary Christian audience and is a great movie to watch with a religious small group, but not necessarily an ideal family movie night pick for those with younger kids.
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