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"Jon Erwin" redirects here. For the voice actor, see John Erwin.
Andrew Erwin
Born (1978-09-01) September 1, 1978 (age 45)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Occupation Film director, screenwriter, film producer
Jon Erwin
Born (1982-05-19) May 19, 1982 (age 41)
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Occupation Film director, screenwriter, film producer

Andrew and Jon Erwin, known as the Erwin Brothers, are American Christian film directors, screenwriters and film producers known for such films as Woodlawn,[1] October Baby,[2] Moms' Night Out[3][4] and I Can Only Imagine which have collectively grossed more than $150 million worldwide. They are the leaders and co-founders of the production company Kingdom Story Company.

Early life

The Erwin brothers were born in Birmingham, Alabama.[5] They are the children of former state senator Hank Erwin and grandsons of Henry Eugene "Red" Erwin Sr., a Medal of Honor recipient and World War II veteran.

Career

After stopping their studies at a film school, the Erwin brothers produced The Cross and the Towers, a documentary about the steel cross found in the debris of the World Trade Center towers after September 11 attacks.[6]

Jon Erwin served as second unit director for Alex and Stephen Kendrick's 2011 film Courageous.[7] When asked by Alex in reference to his career, "[w]hat is your purpose?", Jon and Andrew conceived the idea for their first feature film, October Baby, a Christian pro-life drama which was released in March 2014.[8][9] The brothers went on to produce and direct several other faith-based films, including comedy Moms' Night Out (2014), and sports drama Woodlawn (2015). Their 2018 music biopic I Can Only Imagine, became a surprise box-office hit with $17.1 million from 1,629 theaters during its debut weekend, and went on to become the most successful independent film of the year of 2018, as well as the third-highest grossing music biopic at the time of its release. It made more in box office receipts than all of their previous films combined and is their most successful film to date, with $86 million in worldwide box office against a production budget of $7 million.[10][11]

In 2018, the brothers and their frequent filmmaking collaborator Kevin Downes announced the formation of Kingdom Story Company, a production company specializing in Christian films that will be distributed through Lionsgate.[12] Some will be directed by the Erwins, while other movies will use newcomers and other veteran directors.[13] Jon Erwin compared it to a "Christian Pixar" or "Christian Marvel". As Baptist Press put it, the company will specialize "in a specific area"—the faith-based genre—and be able to "work on multiple films at one time."[13]

In early 2019, the Erwins revealed that their fifth film, I Still Believe, would be focusing on the life story of Christian musician Jeremy Camp.[14] It was released on March 13, 2020.

In February 2020, Andrew Erwin related the Erwins' goal in filmmaking:

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Our focus is still firmly rooted within the church, but it's focused out[.] ... And so our goal is to reach out beyond the church walls to engage a generation that's walking away from the church – as an introduction to Christianity.

— Andrew Erwin, in an interview with Christian Headlines[15]

In 2021, they released The Jesus Music, a documentary about contemporary Christian music. They also released American Underdog, a biopic about NFL quarterback Kurt Warner. The film drew $27 million at the box office and was positively reviewed by critics.

Filmography

Jon Erwin

Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2006 The Cross and the Towers Yes No Yes Documentary film
Also cinematographer and editor
2011 October Baby Yes Yes Yes Also executive producer and cinematographer
2012 Fully Alive Yes No No
2014 Moms' Night Out Yes Yes Yes
2015 Woodlawn Yes Yes Executive
2017 Steve McQueen: American Icon Yes No Yes Documentary film
2018 I Can Only Imagine Yes Yes Executive
2020 I Still Believe Yes Yes Yes
2021 The Jesus Music Yes Yes Executive Documentary film
American Underdog Yes Yes Yes
2023 Ordinary Angels No Yes Yes Filming
Jesus Revolution Yes Yes Yes

Andrew Erwin

Year Title Director Producer Editor Notes
2006 The Cross and the Towers Yes No Yes Documentary film
2008 Hearing Everett: The Rancho Sordo Mudo Story No No Yes
2011 October Baby Yes Yes Yes Also story wirter and executive producer
2012 Fully Alive No No Yes
2014 Moms' Night Out Yes Yes Yes
2015 Woodlawn Yes Executive Yes
2017 Steve McQueen: American Idol No Yes No Documentary film
2018 I Can Only Imagine Yes Executive Yes
2020 I Still Believe Yes Yes No
2021 The Jesus Music Yes Executive No Documentary film
American Underdog Yes Yes Yes
2023 Ordinary Angels No Yes No Filming
Jesus Revolution Yes Yes No

References

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  5. ↑ Gregory E. Miller, Brothers want to ‘build a bridge’ between Hollywood and Christians, New York Post, 15 mars 2018
  6. ↑ Bob Carlton, 'October Baby,' first feature for Birmingham's Erwin brothers, opens this weekend, al.com, October 27, 2011
  7. ↑ S David Acuff, ‘October Baby’ The Erwin Brothers, Christian Blockbusters and the New Roman Road, linkedin.com, USA, March 22, 2018
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  9. ↑ Melena Ryzik, Film Inspired by ‘Abortion Survivor’ Is Quiet Hit, The New York Times, April 4, 2012
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