Momentum continues to build as the April 19 nationwide release of David Boyd's (The Walking Dead, Friday Night Lights) feature film HOME RUN draws near.  Opening in some 400 theaters across the country, the Samuel Goldwyn Films release, in association with Provident Films, is inspiring a wide array of people with its honest portrayal of overcoming life's difficulties. Major league baseball players, pastors and people of all faiths are rallying behind the film and its message, reminding everyone that with God, it's never too late ... freedom is possible.

"The movie Home Run is great for not only baseball fans, but anyone looking to be inspired" comments 5-time World Series Champion and New York Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte. "The story provides an important reminder that no matter how successful we are, we are all affected by the issues that come along. Only through Jesus we can find the peace and comfort to live this life." 

With MovieGuide's Ted Baehr praising the film, calling it "an entertaining, well written movie with a powerful evangelistic message that should be seen by everyone," support from Christian leaders continues to expand as well, with Saddleback Church Pastor and award - winning author Rick Warren tweeting last week, calling  "HOME RUN, a film of great HOPE."  Saddleback Church, the birthplace of The Celebrate Recovery® program highlighted in HOME RUN, was founded by Pastor John Baker in 1991.  The church has also supported the film by showing the trailer at an event with over 2,000 pastors last weekend, online blogs and more.  Celebrate Recovery® is real-life addiction recovery program that is now found in churches all over the U.S. and the world with the goal of overcoming life's issues with a twelve-step program based on Christian principles.

On April 4, the film premiered in Tulsa, Okla. where the majority of the film was shot. Rolling out the red carpet with a slew of support was the film's star-studded cast including Vivica A. Fox and lead actor Scott Elrod.  The highly publicized event boasted television, print and online media coverage from all across the state. 

Additionally, an exclusive screening with the cast was held in Los Angeles on April 8, for three diverse local recovery centers, the Teen Challenge Ministry Institute (a Christian program helping teens with addiction), a half-way house for women who struggle with addiction, the national Celebrate Recovery® office and residents from Transcend Sober Living, a residential rehab center born out of the Jewish community. 

"I enjoyed the movie very much, and thought it was an accurate portrayal of someone coming to terms and acceptance with their alcoholism," remarked Phil Hamburger, Program Director, Transcend Sober Living.  "The depiction of the gradual acceptance that a religious/spiritual connection is needed for recovery is spot-on. This film really knocks it out of the park. "

Leading up to the film's nationwide release, Vivica A. Fox will make several appearances in New York on April 18.  Included in her schedule are Fox & Friends, The Better Show, a SIRIUS XM radio tour, Fox News Radio and a one-on-one with WOR radio host Rita Cosby, among others. 

Samuel Goldwyn Films in association with Provident Films have partnered in the marketing and distribution of HOME RUN. Past successes of the Goldwyn and Provident partnership include Fireproof, October Baby and Facing the Giants. A Hero Productions Film in association with Impact Productions, HOME RUN is directed by David Boyd, with a screenplay by Brian Brightly, Melanie Wistar, Eric Newman and Candace Lee. The film is executive produced by Carol Spann Mathews and Tom Newman. HOME RUN stars Scott Elrod, Vivica A. Fox, Dorian Brown and Charles Henry Wyson.

In addition to the theatrical release of the film, Home Run the novel released in March 2013 with David C Cook publishers. Travis Thrasher, celebrated novelist, was enlisted to adapt the screenplay into a deeply moving story for fiction readers.