The Red Carpet was rolled out in downtown Franklin on Friday, September 19th, for one incredible star studded event as the Franklin Theatre held the movie premiere of THE SONG.
Starring Alan Powell of pop band Anthem Lights, Caitlin Nicol-Thomas (“Nashville”), and Ali Faulkner (THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1).
THE SONG is a music-driven romantic drama combining ancient wisdom and a classic love triangle to deliver the most provocative film in Hollywood’s “Year of the Bible.” The PG-13 rating hints at the not-quite Sunday school fare. THE SONG follows aspiring singer-songwriter Jed King (Alan Powell) as he struggles to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his father, a country music legend. After reluctantly accepting a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival, Jed is love-struck by the vineyard owner’s daughter, Rose (Ali Faulkner), and a romance quickly blooms.
Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose “The Song,” which becomes a breakout hit. Thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation in the form of fellow performer Shelby Bale (Caitlin Nicol-Thomas), Jed’s life and marriage begin to fall apart. Woven throughout the story is voice-over narration taken from verses in Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes and Proverbs; metaphorically, the film draws on the life and writings of King Solomon, thought to be one of the wisest men in history, and known for his book on love and intimacy.
However, with its entertaining blend of music, romance and heartbreak, THE SONG plays to wider audiences and is reminiscent of films like WALK THE LINE, COUNTRY STRONG, and CRAZY HEART.
The red carpet was packed with supporters of the film, Ricky Skaggs, Willie and Kori Robertson, Miss Kay Robertson, Alan and Lisa Robertson, Bobby Cyrus, Cerrito, Jason Mitchell along with the directors, writers and producers all had the same thing to say about this movie, it is a great story of communication, redemption and the music will stick with you.
THE SONG opens this Friday, September 26, in Franklin at Carmike Thoroughbred 20. Go here, for tickets and movie times.
Photos provided by Getty Images and City on a Hill.
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