Chris Pratt Joins Fighting Spirit Documentary as Executive Producer

EXCLUSIVE:Chris Pratt came on board Fighting Spirit: The Combat Chaplain’s Journeyfeature-length documentary directed by Rich Hull with former combat chaplain Justin D. Roberts serving as executive producer.

Also new to the project is Falling Forward Films, a company led by distribution veteran Scott Kennedy, which will release the film theatrically on Veterans Day. Pic will be released in more than 20 major U.S. markets, including Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Dallas, on November 8. Watch the trailer above.

This marks the first-ever co-production between Hollywood and the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps, Fighting SpiritThe story begins when the remains of POW and Army combat chaplain Emil Kapaun are identified after 70 years, and much of our nation is captivated by their journey home. When a young former chaplain unexpectedly sets out on his own journey to greet them, he is inspired by the untold stories of the 419 American military chaplains who gave their lives for this unique calling. When the paths of these combat chaplains from different eras finally collide, we are reminded how the deep weight of history and the immense power of love can converge to bring life-changing healing.

A Catholic priest and U.S. Army chaplain, Kapaun continued to minister to soldiers while a prisoner of war during the Korean War, offering hope and comfort despite his own suffering. He died in a POW camp in 1951 and was posthumously awarded the U.S. Armed Forces Medal of Honor.

Hull also wrote the documentary and produced it with Daniel Schnider. The executive producers are Michael Sullivan and Tom Gibbons, CSP for Paulist Productions, and Pratt and Justin D. Roberts. Co-producers are Holly Stocking, David Moore and Brandon R. Moore.

Pratt said, “I am thrilled that audiences will see this film in theaters on Veterans Day. The work that combat chaplains do to support our troops in matters of life and death on the front lines is truly extraordinary, and it is an honor to be a part of celebrating this story of a chaplain’s journey in such a cinematic way.”

Hull added, “Chris Pratt is an icon of the big screen, and to see him truly shine in our film is an incredible compliment. We are so grateful to be working with him, Scott Kennedy, Bryce Campbell and our friends at Falling Forward Films to bring this unique story to theaters on November 8.”

Last year he finished the race in Guardians of the Galaxy Pratt recently lent his voice to two huge animated hits: Super Mario Bros. Movie AND Garfield MovieHe will next be seen in the Russo Brothers movie on Netflix. Electric statescience fiction thriller Amazon MGM Mercyand Apple/Skydance The Way of the Kid Warrioramong other projects.

Pratt is repped by Rise Management, UTA and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern. UTA is repped by Fighting Spirit for streaming and other distribution.