Will Packer’s star-studded film Praise This gathers some of today’s highly sought-after artistry, including five-time Grammy-nominee Chloe Bailey, star of Grown-ish, Gospel sensations Jekalyn Carr and Koryn Hawthorne, and Hip Hop celebrity Quavo to name a few.

Set in Atlanta’s music scene, Praise This is a heartwarming tale about an urban group of high school students from different walks of life who come together to compete in a national choir competition. Along the way, they discover the power of music’s universal language to break down barriers, bringing all people together, no matter their backgrounds.

For Gordon, Packer, Story, and all the film’s producers, diversity behind the camera is as important as diversity in front of it. “It’s important on any film that you want to represent the community, and I mean the global community,” Packer says. “You want a film that looks like the world. So, on all my projects, I want to ensure that we’re diverse and have department heads of all ethnicities, all racial backgrounds.

It’s a well-known fact that music is at the helm of many controversial conversations… grateful Praise This encompasses GOD’s love and desire to heal our hearts and relationships. Chloe Bailey’s musical prowess is sensational. Praise This is a great ingress to some much-needed conversations with our youth. -ELEV8 Magazine