The Christian film Fireproof, which releases on DVD today, has spawned church-based campaigns to help strengthen marriages.
Jan. 27, 2009 -- A film about a man's attempt to save his marriage has scored big at the box office and spawned a marriage-enrichment movement that is spreading nationwide.
Released on DVD today, Fireproof-produced by pastor-filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick and the members of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga.-opened at No. 4 the weekend of Sept. 26 and has since grossed more than $33 million. The film stars actor Kirk Cameron and was created on a $500,000 budget.
"I'm certain that Hollywood has scratched their heads and wondered how these movies got this type of response," said Alex Kendrick, who with his brother, Stephen, previously produced the films Facing the Giants and Flywheel. "There is a strong need for family-friendly movies with wholesome storylines that don't offend the faith and values of most Americans."
