Charisma Magazine

For years, Christian filmmakers claimed the potential of faith-based films was a well-kept secret in Hollywood. Well, the secret seems to be out, with an ever-widening array of faith-based film offerings from The Passion of the Christ to Fireproof. The latest comes this month with The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, a story about a friendship between three boys and their 75-year neighbor, Jonathan Sperry, played by veteran actor and longtime Christian Gavin MacLeod. Check back to Charismamag.com for more about the film, which opens in theaters nationwide Sept. 18.

In 1970, best buds Dustin (Jansen Panettiere), Albert (Frankie Ryan Manriquez) and Mark (Allen Isaacson) are 12-year-olds looking forward to a fun summer. When Dustin mows the lawn of 75-year-old Jonathan Sperry (Gavin MacLeod), a unique friendship develops.

Five & Two Pictures | Starring Gavin MacLeod, Jansen Panettiere, Robert Guillaume | Rated PG

In 1970, best buds Dustin, Albert and Mark are embarking on a summer they'll never forget. But in the midst of fun times and first loves, the boys are also being harassed by the town bully, Nick. The trio isn't sure how to handle the situation on their own, but they get help from an unlikely ally, Jonathan Sperry, an elderly Christian neighbor.