Kirk Cameron’s new film, “Lifemark,” is one that hits close to home. The remarkable movie about the power of adoption is meant to inspire fans, but it also deeply resonates with its star.
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“I’m passionate about this because I have four adopted children. My wife Chelsea and I, we met and got married on the set of ‘Growing Pains,'” Cameron recently told the “700 Club.” “We started this great big family by adopting our kids.”
The actor explained that the couple’s decision to grow their family by adopting was rooted in his wife’s own story, as she, too, was adopted.
“Think about this. My wife was one doctor appointment away from not existing,” Cameron said. “And our four children were also this close to not existing. And if my wife hadn’t been born, neither would our two natural-born children.”
He continued, “So all six of our kids and my wife wouldn’t be here if people didn’t value their life while they were in the womb so that they could grow into these beautiful, amazing people that they are.”
Cameron’s new movie “Lifemark,” which releases in theaters Sept. 9 and was executive produced by Cameron and the Kendrick brothers, tells the true story that celebrates the gift of life. The film focuses on 18-year-old David, whose comfortable world is tossed into chaos when his birth mother surprisingly reaches out and wants to meet him.
With his adoptive parents’ support, David embarks on an inspirational journey to discover truths about his past. “Lifemark” highlights and celebrates the true power of adoption.
Cameron also discussed the stunning timing of the film’s release on the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark abortion ruling, calling it God-ordained.
“This is a movie that is coming out at an unbelievably providential moment in history,” said. “I mean, who would have thought that Roe v. Wade would be gone? Like, think – let’s say that again. Roe v. Wade is gone. Holy smokes. And now, here’s a movie that’s coming on the heels of that Supreme Court decision that celebrates the value of life in the womb and the beauty of adoption.”
Find out more about “Lifemark” and get tickets here.
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