Regarding the title of the film, director Kendrick says 'We called it ' War Room ' because, like the military, we should seek God for the right strategy before going into combat. In part the brothers left because they felt that the movie-making was distracting from other parts of the church's ministry, with Alex telling The Hollywood Reporter that they felt 'We were the elephant in the room.' Instead, the brothers produced the film through FaithStep Films and released it through Sony Pictures. Although the pay is only half of what he used to make, he realizes that with the income from this new job combined with Elizabeth picking up some extra work, the family can make a budget and survive.įor this film, Alex and Stephen Kendrick decided to move away from Sherwood Pictures, the church-based film production company which had previously produced their films. Shortly afterwards, Tony is offered a job as the director of the community center. Tony and his daughter's team takes second place in the competition, creating a new bond between him and his daughter.Įlizabeth successfully sells Miss Clara's house to a retired pastor who realizes someone has been praying in the closet. Tony begins to show an interest in his daughter's jump-roping skills and offers to participate with her and her friends in the upcoming double Dutch competition at the local community center. Tony meets with his former boss and confesses his former boss is moved by his willingness to admit his wrongdoing and make amends, and decides not to press charges. He now realizes that he has to return both the stolen samples and his ill-gotten money, even though revealing what he's done could potentially send him to prison. Realizing he has hit rock bottom, Tony rededicates his life to God. Shortly afterward, Tony is fired for stealing drug samples unbeknownst to Elizabeth and Danielle, he has been illegally selling those stolen samples to make even more money. Just as he is about to leave with her, he becomes nauseous and runs to the bathroom to throw up. Miss Clara shows Elizabeth a special closet she has dedicated to praying, which she calls her 'War Room' as she puts it, 'in order to stand up and fight the enemy, you need to get on your knees and pray.' As Elizabeth starts to seriously pray for her husband, Tony leaves for a business trip, having dinner with a beautiful woman who invites him back to her apartment. Miss Clara senses the stress Elizabeth is under, and suggests that Elizabeth fight for their marriage by praying for Tony. In addition, because his job requires frequent travel, he is almost never there for his daughter.Įlizabeth goes to work with an elderly woman, Miss Clara, to sell her house. Tony is callous, verbally abusive and thinking about cheating on Elizabeth. Behind the façade, however, Tony and Elizabeth's relationship is strained.

Pharmaceutical salesman Tony Jordan and his wife, realtor Elizabeth Jordan, appear outwardly successful they have a large house, plenty of money, and a beautiful daughter named Danielle.

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