I Heard the Bells

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I Heard the Bells

Released Dec 1, 2022

1h 50m

Holiday

Drama

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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.

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Dennis Schwartz

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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

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Rachel Wagner

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This is how you do faith based films right. Well done

Rated: 4/5

Dec 9, 2022

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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

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SeeMe

Beautiful movie. Thoughtfully done. Worth watching each year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/23

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Carolyn D

I thought it was excellent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/23

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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

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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

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Forrest H

Amazing story and inspirational.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/23

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Rene T

I loved it all! It did not disappoint!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/23

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Joshua Enck

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Stephen Atherholt

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Jonathan Blair

Charley Longfellow

Rachel Day Hughes

Fanny Longfellow

Joshua Enck

Screenwriter

Jeff Bender

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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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