‘Faith Of Our Fathers’ honors veterans at local premieres

As the nation marks the 50th anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War, “Faith Of Our Fathers” — a story of faith and friendship forged in battle, and the love of fathers that spans generations — premiered nationwide Wednesday.

“Faith Of Our Fathers” bypassed a traditional Hollywood premiere in favor of honoring military personnel at multiple regional premieres nationwide. Veterans walk the red carpet and are greeted by film stars and filmmakers.

Starting 6 p.m. Sunday, veterans will walk the red carpet at Cinemark Tinseltown 17. They will be followed Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Downes, producer Bobby Downes, Si “Uncle Si” Robertson and other members of the Robertson family from “Duck Dynasty.” A question and answer session will follow the 7 p.m. screening.

In a special offer, anyone can text the word FAITH to 313131 and donate $7 toward a movie ticket for a veteran to attend one of the regional premieres.

“’Faith Of Our Fathers’ joins every person commemorating the Vietnam War and honors all who have served in U.S. uniform,” film star and producer Kevin Downes said. “Theaters across the country are offering discounts to help more veterans see the film ... one more way to say thank you.”

In 1969, as the Vietnam War rages, two young fathers report for duty: a man of great faith and a cynic. A quarter century later their sons, Wayne and John Paul, meet as strangers. Guided by letters their fathers wrote from the battlefield, the sons make an unforgettable journey to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. On the way, they discover that devastation of war cannot break the love of a father for his son.

“Faith Of Our Fathers” is a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Partner and is a Downes Brothers production in association with PureFlix, the producer of “God’s Not Dead.”

The film stars Baldwin, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White, Candace Cameron Bure, Rebecca St. James and Vietnam veteran Si Robertson. Carey Scott directs. PureFlix and Samuel Goldwyn Films distribute.

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