Another fabulous double-feature day over here at AWTR! Today’s edition is all about a movie. My Brother’s Keeper shares the story of Sgt. 1st Class Travis Fox, a veteran who returns home to fight new battles—with PTSD and his faith in God.

First up, is Maj. (Ret.) Terrence “Ty” Manns, the screenwriter behind My Brother’s Keeper. This film is based loosely on his father’s return from Vietnam. There’s a message of hope at the end of the movie, that anyone can get help if you walk through the door. It’s not about the church being the answer, it’s about the church being a way to an answer. Having witnessed PTSD firsthand, Manns understands just how critical it is to have someone listen to you. My Brother’s Keeper covers a heavy topic presented in a realistic way that portrays the gravity of the situation, all while having underpinnings of hope

Manns enlisted in the U.S. military in 1980. Throughout his military and corporate career, Ty never lost his passion for storytelling, creativity, and film making. In 2016, he wrote the inspirational Pure Flix-distributed, faith-based film, A Question of Faith. After that, he joined forces with Bishop Charles Mackie in 2017 to form Manns Mackie Studios, a family- and faith-based content production company. He has been married to his spouse, Mia Malveaux-Manns, for 25 years, and they have two sons, 2nd Lt. Delone Manns (23) and Army ROTC Cadet Matthew Manns (21).

See what else Ty Manns is up to on his website.

Next up is T.C. Stallings, the lead actor in My Brother’s Keeper. Portraying a soldier dealing with PTSD was one of the most challenging roles of his career. Stallings was happy to be a part of a movie that brings to light the struggles of so many people. He reminds us that people don’t always need you to solve their problems but just want to be heard. All it takes is one person taking that moment to listen. Because, in the end, all you need is love, patience, and a listening ear.

Stallings is a former professional athlete now finding success in film and television. In 2009, after a successful Skype audition from the living room of his Louisville, Kentucky, home, Stallings made his feature film debut in the 2011 hit movie, Courageous, portraying the memorable character, TJ. Following this feat, Stallings gave up a successful personal training business in Louisville and headed for Hollywood. But Stallings’ career reached new heights with his break-out performance as Tony Jordan in the 2015 hit film, War Room, which soared to number one at the box office. Stallings is a wide-ranging actor, a huge advocate for clean family entertainment, and enjoys creatively getting involved in philanthropic efforts around the world.

Connect with Stallings on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or check out what’s coming up next for him on his website.

For more information about My Brother’s Keeper, check it out here or on Facebook.

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