The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global premiere event: “Average Joe” showing Oct. 11-17 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game.

When he was fired, Joe and his wife Denise knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and the rights of all Americans was one they would have to fight — no matter the cost.

From the director and producers of “God’s Not Dead” and the producers of “The Blind” comes “Average Joe”.

“Average Joe” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Oct. 11-17. Showtimes will be Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Thursday, Oct. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 17 at 3:30 p.m.; and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 14, 15 and 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 general admission, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.