For King & Country's Joel Smallbone Gained New Respect For Own Father After Playing Him in 'Unsung Hero' Movie
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- Category: Interviews
- Created: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 09:44
- Published: Wednesday, 24 April 2024 10:28
- Written by Lupe R Haas
For King + Country music star Joel Smallbone tells his family's story in UNSUNG HERO. Joel makes his directorial debut and steps into the role of his father, David Smallbone. The movie director/writer/star says he gained new insight into his father's struggles when they uprooted from Australia to Nashville in the 1970s.
Opening in movie theaters on April 26, UNSUNG HERO is a deeply moving story about an immigrant family that arrived in the USA in the 1970s, braving the unknown to pursue a better future. Like many immigrant families, they faced numerous challenges and made sacrifices. In the midst of it all, they discovered the immense musical talent of their children, now the four-time GRAMMY Award-winning duo For KING + COUNTRY.