The Forge

Aug 22, 2024

2h 3m

★ 8.3

Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.

Overview

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.

Genres

Drama

Family

Production Companies

Affirm Films

Kendrick Brothers

Provident Films

The Forge Trailers

Cast

Isaiah Wright

Aspen Kennedy Wilson

Cynthia Wright

Priscilla C. Shirer

Joshua

Cameron Arnett

Miss Clara

Karen Abercrombie

Tony Jordan

T.C. Stallings

Janelle Moore

B.J. Arnett

James

Ken Bevel

Benjamin

Benjamin Charles Watson

Jonathan

Jonathan Evans

Vaughn

Jerry Shirer

Bobby

Tommy Woodard

Jamal

William Oliver

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