Beyond Belief (Petra Film)
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Beyond Belief is a 1990 short film released by legendary Christian rock
band Petra
with the release of the album of their album of the same title
. The film was produced and directed by Stephen Yake and written by Yake, Tom Newman
, Andrea Jobe and Jeff Bates.
The film features six videos of songs featured on the Beyond Belief album intercalated in the plot of the film. The members of the band also make cameo appearances during the film.
), a young senior at high school
, that must face the illness of his brother, David (Jason Rogers) during the summer.
While David is diagnosed with cancer
, Chad must compete in a huge track and field competition to get a scholarship at Angelo State
. David also insists on Chad mending his relationship with their father, who recently walked out on their family.
All songs are included in the bands album Beyond Belief
, and were written by the band's guitarist/founder Bob Hartman, except where noted.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band Petra
Petra (band)
Petra is a music group regarded as a pioneer of the Christian rock and contemporary Christian music genres. Formed in 1972, the band took its name from the Greek word for "rock"...
with the release of the album of their album of the same title
Beyond Belief (Petra album)
Beyond Belief is the thirteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on June 20, 1990.In this album the band continues to polish the hard rock/arena rock sound the band had been working on their previous efforts before their praise album .As of late 2011, this is the band's...
. The film was produced and directed by Stephen Yake and written by Yake, Tom Newman
Tom Newman
Tom Newman may refer to:*Tom Newman , British player of English billiards and snooker*Tom Newman , musician and producer*Tom Newman , researcher in nanotechnology...
, Andrea Jobe and Jeff Bates.
The film features six videos of songs featured on the Beyond Belief album intercalated in the plot of the film. The members of the band also make cameo appearances during the film.
Plot
The film follows Chad Warren (Tony LeechTony Leech
Tony Leech is an American director, screenwriter and actor. Born in Southfield, Michigan on May 28, 1968, he currently lives in Los Angeles. Tony attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While a student there, Leech and fellow ORU student Mark Steele , along with some friends, wrote...
), a young senior at high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, that must face the illness of his brother, David (Jason Rogers) during the summer.
While David is diagnosed with cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
, Chad must compete in a huge track and field competition to get a scholarship at Angelo State
Angelo State University
Angelo State University is a public, coeducational, doctoral level degree-granting university located in San Angelo, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1928 as San Angelo College. It gained University status and awarded its first baccalaureate degrees in 1967 and graduate degrees in 1969, the...
. David also insists on Chad mending his relationship with their father, who recently walked out on their family.
Song Videos
The song videos included are:- "Creed"
- "Seen And Not Heard"
- "Love"
- "Beyond Belief"
- "I Am On The Rock" (Words & Music by Bob HartmanBob HartmanRobert Hartman is a Christian artist, guitarist, writer and songwriter. He is the founder of Christian rock band Petra. Hartman was involved with the band from its foundation in 1972 to its end in 2005. He took a break from touring in 1995, but continued to write most of the band's songs,...
and John ElefanteJohn ElefanteJohn Elefante is an American singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer.-Early years:Born in Levittown, New York, his family soon moved to Long Beach, California. Growing up, he sang and performed drums for his family band, the Brotherhood...
) - "Armed And Dangerous"
All songs are included in the bands album Beyond Belief
Beyond Belief (Petra album)
Beyond Belief is the thirteenth release of the Christian rock band, Petra. It was released on June 20, 1990.In this album the band continues to polish the hard rock/arena rock sound the band had been working on their previous efforts before their praise album .As of late 2011, this is the band's...
, and were written by the band's guitarist/founder Bob Hartman, except where noted.
Filming
- The project was filmed on location in Tulsa, OklahomaTulsa, OklahomaTulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
, PhoenixPhoenix, ArizonaPhoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
and Sedona, ArizonaSedona, ArizonaSedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona...
, Coos Bay, OregonCoos Bay, OregonCoos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The city borders the city of North Bend, and together they are often referred to as one entity called either Coos Bay-North Bend or the Bay Area...
, Miami, FloridaMiami, FloridaMiami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625...
and Lima, PerúLimaLima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
.
Cast
- Tony LeechTony LeechTony Leech is an American director, screenwriter and actor. Born in Southfield, Michigan on May 28, 1968, he currently lives in Los Angeles. Tony attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While a student there, Leech and fellow ORU student Mark Steele , along with some friends, wrote...
- Chad Warren - Jason Rogers - David Warren
- Vicci Jo Witty - Mrs. Warren
- Bob Maras - Mr. Warren
- Monte Light - Young Chad
- Adam Maras - Yound David
- Larry SmithLarry SmithLarry W. Smith, CQ is an athlete, businessperson and member of the Canadian Senate.-Education:He graduated from Bishop's University with a degree in economics before going on to be a professional player in the Canadian Football League...
- Coach - Tom Holder - Chris
External links
- Beyond Belief at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...
- Beyond Belief at Petraspective