The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry Movie

"The Life of Jonathan Sperry" is not your typical walk-in movie. The movie is not about violence, cursing, drinking, or any other worldly action. Jonathan Sperry is a one of a kind, Christian based movie that the whole family will want to enjoy.

The movie is set in a 1970's small town. It tells the tale of a elderly, church going gentleman (Sperry) who befriends a teenage boy (Dustin) who comes to mow his lawn. The journey Sperry takes the boys on is not one that they will ever forget.

The cast includes the elderly gentleman known as Jonathan Sperry. He is played by Gavin McLeod, best known for his performance as Capt. Merill Stubing on "The Love Boat". The three boys are Dustin, Albert and Mark. Dustin, the main character, is played by Jansen Panettiere who has also acted in an episode of "Even Stevens" and an episode of "Third Watch". Albert, the comedian of the three boys, is played by Frankie Ryan Manriquez who played William in "That's So Raven". Mark, the brains of the clan, is played by Allen Isaacson who is making his film debut in "The Life of Jonathan Sperry". Nick the bully is played by Taylor Boggan who is also making his first appearance in movies in this epic film. Tanya, the girl who has the eye of Nick and Dustin, is played by Bailey Garno who also acted in the 2008 movie "The Alphabet Killer". Mr. Barnes is played by Robert Guillaume who is most noted for his portrayal of Benson on "The Benson Show". The role of Dustin's mom is played by Mary Jean Bentley also known as Mary Jean McAdams who acted in "We Were Soldiers" starring Mel Gibson.

It is a movie that cannot be seen by general audiences unless a church sponsors the movie and a theater for it to be seen in. Hickory Grove Baptist Church of Kilgore, Tx is one of the churches sponsoring this movie. It will be playing at Hollywood Theaters-Stadium 14 in Longview, TX beginning September 18, 2009. The funds will be used to build a new building for the children and youth of the church.

If you believe your church may be interested in sponsoring the movie there are a couple of things that each church must do. Each church must come up with $2000. This can be done by the congregation, sponsorship from a local business or by combining with another church. Key leaders of the church will need to preview the movie. And finally the church will need to publicize the movie with every means available. Newspapers, television, internet, posters and word of mouth are all very good publicity.

After the tickets are sold $2000 is paid back to the sponsor, $2500 is paid to the producers and 15% of everything leftover is paid to the church who sponsored the event.

There has been several endorsements for this movie including these two. One is by Kirk Cameron and the other is by Pat Boone:

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" moved me with its message of the weight of eternity and the difference one faithful man can make in the lives of many. I recommend this inspiring movie for any family to watch together." -Kirk Cameron, Actor

"The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry is a heartwarming experience for the entire family." - Pat Boone, Actor/Singer

Other endorsements can be found at http://www.sperrymovie.com/the-film/endorsements