David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birth mother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the eighteen-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past. From executive producers Kirk Cameron and the Kendrick Brothers—creators of War Room and Fireproof—comes LIFEMARK, inspired by an incredible true story that celebrates the gift of life. (Rated PG-13)
The film is being released two months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. Although the primary theme of Lifemark is adoption, it does reference abortion. One scene takes place at the site of a former abortion clinic.
“The reality of this theme in this issue is that it is a very sensitive topic. It’s become a political battleground in our country,” Stephen Kendrick, the movie’s producer says. “And we are acknowledging both sides, we’re acknowledging the difficult decision to choose to place your baby for adoption, but it is the better decision. And we are also showing the adoptive parents and what a blessing and a joy – and the journey that they have to go through this.
“The reality of this theme is that it is a very sensitive topic. It’s become a political battleground in our country. And we are acknowledging both sides, we are acknowledging the difficult decision to choose to place your baby for adoption, but it is the better decision. And we are also showing the adoptive parents and what a blessing and a joy – and the journey that they have to go through this.”
Stephen Kendrick, Lifemark movie producer
“It is such a beautiful thing when our hearts start beating along with God’s heart in valuing the orphan and caring for them,” Kendrick says. “God is a father to the fatherless, and He places the lonely into families. He created not only the family, but He created adoption.Kendrick said it was important that the film told the story through the eyes of the birth parents and the adoptive parents.
Kendrick comments, “We believe Lifemark will inspire countless people and churches at this pivotal time to get more involved in supporting life and adoption. This movie has something for everyone. It’s inspirational, entertaining, and also life-changing.”
Kirk Cameron, who is also an adoptive father, says the film includes multiple biblical themes. “This movie is pro-family. It’s pro-love. It’s pro-forgiveness. It’s pro-reconciliation and new beginnings,” Cameron says.
Lifemark will be distributed in more than 1,400 theaters, including Cinemark 14 Mansfield Town Center. Fathom is the distributor.
View the Lifemark movie trailer below.
The Bottom Line:
The Bible says in James Chapter One, “Religion that GOD our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
