I CAN ONLY IMAGINE – Movie Director, Andrew Erwin | Episode 97

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Andy Erwin is one half of the Erwin Brothers directing group formed in 2002 with Dove several Dove Awards and nominations under their belt. Along with his brother Jon, he develops and directs dramatic feature films including OCTOBER BABY, MOMS’ NIGHT OUT, and WOODLAWN.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE is the brothers’ fourth feature film, and is based on MercyMe’s #1 hit song. Featuring an all-star cast including Dennis Quaid, Oscar-winner Cloris Leachman, platinum-selling country music legend Trace Adkins, and Broadway’s J. Michael Finley.

The film brings to life the true story behind the song of ultimate hope, “I Can Only Imagine“. A transformed relationship with his troubled father inspired Bart Millard, the lead singer of the Christian band MercyMe, to write what is now the most-played radio single in Christian music history. The story beautifully illustrates that nobody is ever too far from God’s love — or too far from an eternal home in Heaven.

In today’s conversation:

The incredibly inspiring new film I CAN ONLY IMAGINE
Why Bart Millard, Mercy Me’s Singer-Songwriter wanted the Erwin Brothers for this film
What attracted stars like Dennis Quaid and Cloris Leachman to the film
How Andy was personally impacted while making this movie
Why he makes Christian films, especially those based on real-life people.
His philosophy on hiring actors for faith-based films and their faith foundation
How one piece of wise advice from his Dad, changed his path.

Follow the movie at ICanOnlyImagine.com, on Facebook HERE, and on Twitter HERE. You can follow Andy and the Erwin Brothers on Facebook HERE, and on Twitter HERE.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE – Movie Director, Andrew Erwin | Episode 97

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE premiers in theaters nationwide on Friday, March 16th, 2018.