Angel Studios' Drummer Boy, the Revolutionary War musical from for KING + COUNTRY, opens in theaters Nov. 6. It is scheduled for a nationwide release. The film arrives as America celebrates its 250th anniversary and the holiday season approaches.
What is the story about? The film follows two brothers on opposite sides of the Revolutionary War, and an enslaved woman searching for freedom. Its themes include faith, freedom, forgiveness and family.
Who is in the cast? for KING + COUNTRY's Joel and Luke Smallbone star alongside actor Charles Esten of Nashville, and Joel co-directs with his brother Ben. The ensemble also includes Lucas Leach, India Brown, Ioan Gruffudd, Melora Hardin and Iain Glen. Esten plays Lord Balfour, a British officer whose loyalty to the Crown drives his decisions.
What is "Same Blood"? The song is performed by the cast and is available on all major streaming platforms, along with a full exclusive clip from the film on YouTube. In the film, it is a dramatic musical sequence with marching soldiers, riders on horseback and battlefield action. Esten, who performs it, praised the film's original music in a Q&A after an advance screening.
What about the soundtrack? Joel and Luke wrote all of the original music. The 13-track soundtrack also includes reimagined Christmas classics and the duo's signature version of "Drummer Boy."
For many fans, the film is also a family story. As JubileeCast reported, the brothers say making a movie about divided brothers tested their own relationships.
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