I Can Only Imagine

I Can Only Imagine

2018, PG-13, 118 min. Directed by Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin. Starring J. Michael Finley, Madeline Carroll, Trace Adkins, Priscilla C. Shirer, Dennis Quaid, Cloris Leachman.

Not reviewed at press time. The true story behind "I Can Only Imagine," the 2001 single from Christian rock band MercyMe and the most played Christian contemporary song ever, concentrating on songwriter Bart Millard's relationship with his daddy.

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