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A Great Awakening Film Opens Strong, Sparks Controversy

4/8/2026

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A Great Awakening, released on April 3, 2026, is directed by Joshua Enck and portrays the friendship between Benjamin Franklin and Reverend George Whitefield during the Great Awakening.
The film grossed over $2 million in its opening weekend.
Audiences gave it a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics rated it 64%.
Some questioned its historical accuracy.

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Story summary

A Great Awakening, released on April 3, 2026, is directed by Joshua Enck and portrays the friendship between Benjamin Franklin and Reverend George Whitefield during the Great Awakening.
The film grossed over $2 million in its opening weekend.
Audiences gave it a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Critics rated it 64%.
Some questioned its historical accuracy.