Kelsey Grammer to Star in 'Jesus Revolution' Film Based on Spiritual Revival That Changed America
Actor Kelsey Grammer will star in the true story of a national spiritual awakening that took place in Southern California during the 1960s and 1970s.
The film is titled Jesus Revolution and it revolves around Pastor Greg Laurie who set out to redefine truth. He ended up meeting a hippie street preacher named Lonnie Frisbee, who will be portrayed by The Chosen's Jonathan Roumie.
Laurie and Frisbee connect with Grammer's character, Pastor Chuck Smith, who opens up his church to other hippies and seekers. A great spiritual revival occurs at the church, leading to the Jesus Revolution.
Smith, the real-life pastor of Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, served as a mentor to Laurie.
"I don't think we necessarily knew we were a part of history, but we knew we were part of something very special," said Laurie in a video about the film. "Thousands of young people were coming to Christ and being baptized. We called it the Jesus movement."
Story by Andrea Morris for CBN News. Cover image of Kelsey Grammer (Shutterstock).
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