A Great Awakening
| A Great Awakening | |
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| Directed by | Joshua Enck |
| Written by | Jeff Bender Jonathan Blair Joshua Enck |
| Produced by | Steve Buckwalter Troy Thorne |
| Starring | Jonathan Blair John Paul Sneed |
| Cinematography | Steve Buckwalter |
| Edited by | Jordan K. Graff |
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| Distributed by | Roadside Attractions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Great Awakening is an upcoming American historical drama film directed and written by Joshua Enck. The film follows the friendship between George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin, and Whitefield's impact during the pivotal Great Awakening religious movement.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 3, 2026, by Roadside Attractions.
Cast
- John Paul Sneed as Benjamin Franklin
- Jonathan Blair as George Whitefield
- Josh Bates as Alexander Hamilton
- Stephen Foster Harris as William Blount
- Zac Johnson as Caleb Strong
- Matt Meyer as Robert Yates
Production
This is the second feature film produced by Sight & Sound Films.[1] Principal photography took place in Lancaster County, including in Ronks and East Earl Township.[2] Sight & Sound received $2.6 million in tax credits from the Pennsylvania Film Office, with the company expected to bring $10.4 million into the regional economy while creating and supporting 846 jobs.[3]
Release
On September 30, 2025, Roadside Attractions acquired the distribution rights to the film, and set a release date of April 3, 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence,[1] as well as Sight & Sound's 50th anniversary.[4]
References
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 30, 2025). "Roadside Attractions Acquires Sight & Sound's Benjamin Franklin Movie 'A Great Awakening'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Mickayla (September 30, 2025). "Sight & Sound announces 2nd film's release date; here's when it is". LancasterOnline. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ Janci, Jenelle (November 14, 2024). "Sight & Sound receives $2.6M in Pa. tax credits for next film, 'A Great Awakening'". LancasterOnline. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Mickayla (December 17, 2025). "WATCH: Sight & Sound releases teaser, new poster for 'A Great Awakening'". LancasterOnline. Retrieved January 4, 2026.