The Crossing: Shoulders of Mercy
Faith Drama · 2026 · In Production
"In a divided border town, one man's quiet acts of mercy ignite a movement of redemption."
Synopsis
The Crossing: Shoulders of Mercy follows Chris Wilson, a man wrestling with addiction, loss, and the weight of his own past in a quiet border town. Through secret acts of compassion toward migrants crossing into his community, Chris begins a movement that challenges deep divisions and reveals the transforming power of mercy. It is a story of unseen battles, quiet obedience, and the legacy of redemption — proof that one person's choices can send ripples of hope through a fractured world.
Cast
- Jody HollandAgent Rivera
- Now CastingChris Wilson
- Now CastingSupporting Roles
Crew
- Dennis McClungDirector
- Dennis McClungProducer
- Dennis McClungWriter
- TBADirector of Photography
- TBAComposer
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Production Notes
Principal photography for The Crossing: Shoulders of Mercy begins this week in Muskingum County, Ohio. A casting call for the Zanesville area is also taking place this week. Adapted from the book The Crossing: Shoulders of Mercy, the film is being developed with the community it depicts — set against a real border town and grounded in the story of Chris Wilson. Fundraising is underway through Givebutter to bring the project fully into production.
Awards & Festivals
- Festival submissions open — announcements forthcoming
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