David slays giants on screen

FILM: SUNRISE STUDIOS TURNS FAITH INTO A GLOBAL ANIMATED MUSICAL PHENOΜΕΝΟΝ >>> Grammy winners and local talent unite to retell underdog story.

- Citizen reporter

Produced in Cape Town, the joyful animated musical David has been released across South Africa and the US.

When the giant Goliath rises to terrorise a nation, a young shepherd steps forward, armed with only a sling, a few stones and unshakable faith.

"David is one of the most inspiring characters in human history: a warrior, poet, shepherd and king," says creator Phil Cunningham, a Zimbabwean who now lives in Cape Town.

"If you need to find the courage to slay giants in your life, bring your family along to watch David."

Grammy nominee Phil Wickham leads the cast as the adult David, with Brandon Engman and Young Artist Award winner Sloan Lucas Muldown reprising their roles from Young David.

The cast also features two-time Grammy winner Lauren Daigle, award-winning Israeli singer Miri Mesika and two-time Bafta nominee Asim Chaudhry (People Just Do Nothing, The Sandman), all singing a score composed by Joseph Trapanese (The Greatest Showman).