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I Heard the Bells

Released Dec 1, 2022 1h 50m Holiday Drama List
Reviews 98% Audience Score 500+ Verified Ratings
I HEARD THE BELLS tells the inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life -- until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith. Read More Read Less
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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The target audience for this faith-based biopic can't argue about the poet's belief in Jesus as a source of goodness and salvation, even if the film's slow pace left some naysayers. Rated: B- Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Rachel Wagner Hallmarkies Podcast This is how you do faith based films right. Well done Rated: 4/5 Dec 9, 2022 Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat An elegantly-mounted production with significant appeal for people seeking an inspirational story of faith this, or any, holiday season. Rated: 3/4 Dec 1, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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SeeMe Beautiful movie. Thoughtfully done. Worth watching each year. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/23 Full Review Carolyn D I thought it was excellent Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/03/23 Full Review VICTORIA M OUTSTAANDING DIRECTOR SIGHT AND SOUND PRODUCTIONS, LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE FILMS BY THEM MOVIE WAS SO REAL AND AMAZING AND ENLIGHTING Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/23 Full Review Jenny Very enjoyable story, beautiful setting, well done for a first time venture by S&S! Great way to have ended out Christmas Day. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/23 Full Review Forrest H Amazing story and inspirational. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/23 Full Review Rene T I loved it all! It did not disappoint! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis I HEARD THE BELLS tells the inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America's Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life -- until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Director
Joshua Enck
Producer
Joshua Enck
Screenwriter
Joshua Enck, Jeff Bender
Distributor
Fathom Events
Production Co
Sight & Sound Films
Genre
Holiday, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 1, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 14, 2023
Runtime
1h 50m
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