It’s rare to encounter a film these days that feels genuinely unique, and this one is among them. Those who practice Christianity are offered a narrative likely to evoke feelings of happiness and emotion. Kendrick's work has consistently shown improvement in quality. I anticipate seeing more from him—particularly projects featuring imaginative screenplays like this one. This movie manages to rise above the pitfal…

What kind of person are you? Not your job or whether you’re married, but something deeper. A high school basketball coach at a Christian school in Georgia (Alex Kendrick) faces hardship when the town's factory closes down, leading to significant enrollment and salary cuts for him and his wife, who also works at the school (Shari Rigby). The principal then asks him to lead the cross-country team—a squad consisting …