Excitement is building for the public release of The Hopeful this Thursday, October 17, in cinemas across the South Pacific.
Church members are encouraged to attend the film and invite friends to experience this inspiring story, with the potential of sparking meaningful conversations about faith and the hope of Jesus.
The Hopeful has already made a strong impression—at the Adventist premiere in Australia and New Zealand on October 8, the film received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, with 83 per cent of attendees saying they would recommend it to a friend.
New Zealand Pathfinders who watched The Hopeful as part of a new honour developed around the film, have expressed how deeply it impacted them.
“It really hit me on a personal level, especially seeing how the characters faced such overwhelming disappointment but some of them, such as Ellen G White, held on to their faith,” one of the Pathfinders shared. “Watching the movie made me feel hopeful that maybe one day I could be like Ellen G White and tell the world about God and the soon return of His Son, Jesus Christ.”
Another Pathfinder shared, “After watching the film The Hopeful, I finally have the understanding on how the Seventh-day religion came to be. These characters have been an inspiration for me to spread the Lord’s Word of the future comings and to create a humble relationship with Jesus. A particular character I have come to like is Ellen White. Her dedication and love for the Lord has moved my heart in a way I have never felt.”
The Hopeful has earned a 93 per cent rating on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes—an impressive achievement as only 10 per cent of films reach this level. Its trailer has drawn more than 270,000 views.
The film has also been selected by Hoyts Australia and Event Cinemas New Zealand for their seniors’ program over the next few weeks.
Adventist Media CEO Dr Brad Kemp highlighted the film’s importance as a tool for outreach.
“This is a film for sharing with others,” he said. “It is a great opportunity to share a story that is at the heart of our faith heritage. I am taking my next-door neighbours who were very happy to accept my invitation.”
Dr Kemp expressed his gratitude to church members for their support. “Your strong promotion of this and your support is what will make this mission film a success,” he said.
Australians and New Zealanders can find cinemas and book sessions HERE. The film is also screening in some cinemas in Fiji and in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea—check your local cinema for session times.
