A family-friendly movie created by largely Christian homeschoolers is going to be released in theaters on April 6th.
The movie, “Beyond The Mask”, is a historical thriller revolving around the Revolutionary War. An assassin for the British East India Company seeks to redeem his life by stopping a plot against the American colonies. Through the process, he discovers faith in Christ.
The movie stars Andrew Chaney, Kara Killmer (Chicago Fire) and veteran British actor John Rhys-Davies (Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lord of the Rings). Rhys-Davies said he was very impressed with the 400 homeschooled students who created the film.
“I sort of like mavericks who challenge the Hollywood studio system,” he explained. “There are many subcultures in the U.S., and they always defy my expectations, and I welcome homeschoolers. I find them keen and enthusiastic, with a moral code and impressive integrity. I really liked working with them—and they made a jolly good romp of a film.”
The film’s director, Chad Burns, told The Christian Post the movie will be a quality Christian film.
“We live in a Facebook culture that is obsessed with identity—with every post and every Tweet,” he said. “People build these elaborate masks. People want to be seen as a successful student or a successful magazine editor or a successful mother—whatever the category. Jesus said that unless we’re finding our identity in Him, unless we’re resting in His finished work, we’re never going to find that satisfaction and fulfillment we’re looking for.”