After more than three decades in the making, David has emerged as one of the most remarkable faith-based films of our time. The animated musical retelling of the Biblical account of David and Goliath has shattered box-office records, becoming the highest-grossing faith-based animated opening in history.

Behind this global success is a deeply local story. Directed by Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes, David was created by a global team of artists led from South Africa. For Cunningham, who has lived and worked in SA for many years, the journey began long before the film ever reached the screen – rooted in Scripture, shaped by faith, and refined through decades of perseverance…

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