Faith-based ‘The Forge’ opens in Ayala Cinemas

Beginning today, moviegoers can watch “The Forge,” a powerful spinoff to the hit “War Room,” exclusively in Ayala Malls Cinemas.

Directed by Alex Kendrick and co-written by Stephen Kendrick, “The Forge” promises to touch hearts and ignite faith.

The latest offering from the Kendrick brothers — renowned creators of faith-based films such as the aforementioned No. 1 box-office hit “War Room,” “Overcomer,” “Courageous” and “Fireproof” — “The Forge” tells the story of a young man named Isaiah Wright, who has some growing up to do.

A year out of high school with no plans for his future, Isaiah is challenged by his single mom and a successful businessman to start charting a better course for his life.

Priscilla Shirer plays Cynthia Wright.

Through the prayers of his mother and a prayer warrior named Miss Clara, as well as biblical discipleship from his new mentor, Isaiah begins to discover God’s purpose for his life is so much more than he could hope for or imagine.

While “War Room” focused on prayer, “The Forge” focuses on discipleship. Director Alex Kendrick says these two elements of faith work hand-in-hand.

“In regard to discipleship, prayer is a huge aspect because discipleship is drawing you closer to the Lord. And of course, what is prayer? It is connecting to the Lord,” said Alex.

“The women in ‘War Room’ that pray for each other and invest in the younger generation match up to the men of ‘The Forge’ praying together, keeping each other accountable, [also] investing in the younger generation. We thought, wow, this is a beautiful picture of the body of Christ because they do overlap. And so ‘War Room’ and ‘The Forge’ are in the same world and complement each other.”

Alex’s brother, producer and co-writer Stephen Kendrick added, “This movie really is a picture of follow me as I follow Christ.”

“The Forge” is showing exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas. For more information on screening schedules and to book tickets, visit www.sureseats.com.