19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.
Acting
Karen Abercrombie cameo hits like a warm grandmotherly truck.
Direction
Kendrick finally lets silence do the preaching.
Writing
Prayer closet sequel energy without the cringe.
Director
Alex Kendrick
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a stealth sequel to 'Overcomer'—the Moore Fitness gym first appeared there, and several characters crossover quietly.
Kendrick's 'fatherless man' obsession continues here, but with noticeably more Black creative voices in the writer's room than previous films.
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