Unsung Hero – Budget Unknown – 1 hour and 52 minutes
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If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.
– Mother Teresa
Promoter David Smallbone brings worldwide musical acts to perform in Australia. He convinces his boss to strike a $200,000 deal with Amy Grant. He assures his wife, Helen, that it will skyrocket his booming career. David’s prediction doesn’t come to fruition, and Amy’s ticket sales dwindle in Australia’s recession. David has to cover the shortfall and knows it will cost him everything. David comes home with the looming news over his head and gets a surprise birthday party. David and Helen’s six children – Rebecca, Daniel, Ben, Joel, Luke, and Josh – sing and celebrate their dad. Then, Helen gives David a onesie with Smallbone written on the back. She is pregnant with their 7th child. David tries to keep a straight face, but Helen can see something isn’t okay.
David confesses to Helen about losing his job the next day, but he has a plan. He will call his contacts and find a new act to promote. However, one poorly performing show muddied his name. He calls singer Carman, and they decide to start a Christian music label. But, David needs to come to Nashville to start it. Helen worries but agrees. She gives David two years to start the label, or they must return home.
After days between planes, customs, and trains, The Smallbone family arrives in Nashville to a tiny, unfurnished home. They make due until David meets with Carman in the morning. Sadly, the meeting falls short. Carman’s record label found out about his deal with David and made Carman a counteroffer. Carman took it. David gives Helen the news, and she decides to enlighten the family. They are in a new country without a job, car, or furniture. She puts a jar with money in front of them. She tells them the money will grow and shrink with everyday bills, but they can’t let it disappear. Then, they pray. Helen makes a wall of ‘Pleases and Thank Yous.’ On the ‘Please’ side, they write what they pray for. The ‘Thank You’ side shows gratitude for answered prayers. One by one, the Smallbones pleases will become thank yous with the help of their faith, family, community, and one spectacular voice.
Based on actual events, this movie isn’t solely about Rebecca and her rise to fame. It’s about her family’s perseverance and faith. Their ‘Please and Thank You’ wall helped them find the miracle in small things like coupons, a letter, and a playground. However, life tests their resolve throughout the process. Career setbacks, illness, depression, and death threaten to bring down the family. Unfortunately, David’s most unyielding obstacle is his pride. He worries that assistance is a mark of failure, not kindness. David must learn that family is the way. They each find their place in the world and their faith as they help their parents maintain their home. This faith-based movie will inspire you to write down your prayers and celebrate the miracles, big or small. And it will bring added attention to their organization Compassion International.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Dad kept trying to tell me, but I didn’t listen – David
Story of my life – Joel
Do you have a dream, Mom – Luke
How much would you pay – Daniel
We have to pray – Ben
I know what I believe, sir – Rebecca
Something feels wrong – Helen
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