‘Speechless’: 30 Students Baptized After Seeing THE BLIND
By Movieguide® Contributor
DUCK DYNASTY’s Phil Robertson was brought “to tears” after seeing people get baptized after viewing THE BLIND.
“I’m speechless about what took place last night,” the University of Mount Olive’s Campus Pastor Matt Sharp said, referring to the 30 students who were baptized after seeing the movie.
He continued, “I’m so excited this morning that if you see me jumping for joy on campus today, you will know why! I’m here to say God is up to something at UMO.”
Robertson posted about the event on Instagram, writing, “If anything brings me to tears, this is it. I’ve baptized a lot of people in the name of Jesus. But in 50 years, the one thing I’ve never seen is young people getting baptized right after seeing a movie.”
“Lord Jesus, let this break out nationwide when people watch THE BLIND this weekend,” he concluded.
A portion of the Movieguide® review of THE BLIND reads:
THE BLIND refers to a duck blind where his friend, Al, and Phil Robertson are hunting in 1985. Phil tells Al his Christian testimony. The movie cuts to 1958 when Phil is a little boy. Phil’s father worked in the oil fields, away from home for long periods. As a youngster, Phil goes hunting and fishing to bring food home for his family. Phil’s mother has psychotic experiences where she just gets angry at everything and is hauled off by police several times. Phil’s only blessing is Kay. They know in high school they’re destined for each other. Phil gives up a football scholarship to marry Kay. His excessive drinking leads to a downward spiral. Kay gives Phil an ultimatum, but can he change?
Robertson has talked about what it’s been like to share his moving story with the world.
“I just remember feeling like everything was a blur and life seemed so out of control,” he wrote on Instagram. “Amidst all the chaos there was this moment when the freedom that I thought I wanted no longer felt like freedom. I actually felt trapped inside of a person that I no longer wanted to be. This was an awakening thought for me, the beginning of something new.”
He continued, “I would be lying if I told you that I wasn’t a bit nervous and embarrassed by it all, but I find peace in that fact that I know how the story ends. It begins and ends with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords.”
Movieguide® previously reported:
“This movie shows me at my worst moments. It wasn’t easy for me to watch, especially at first,” Robertson said. “But The Blind is also a movie about love and hope. If a scoundrel like me can be redeemed, then believe me, so can you. There’s nothing you’ve done that’s beyond God’s grace.”
“It was important to us that the film be real,” said Willie Robertson, Robertson’s son. “The transformation of Phil proves that anyone can change and that there is always hope.”
“There is a large, underserved audience that deeply cares about the Robertsons,” said Zach Dasher, Roberton’s nephew and one of the movie’s producers. “This film shows the origins of this beloved family with an authenticity that will surprise and inspire millions of fans.”
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