There seemed little need for a follow-up to the 2018 inspirational drama I Can Only Imagine. That film depicted how Bart Millard, the leader of the Christian band MercyMe, wrote the hit song that gave the film its title, inspired by the recent death of the father who had been abusive to him for much of his childhood. By the time the film was over, Bart and his dying father had patched up their relationship and the song was a smash success. It was a nice happy ending.
Well, not quite. I Can Only Imagine became an unexpected hit, grossing nearly $86 million against a $7 million budget. So it’s not surprising that its creators could only imagine a sequel, this time providing the story behind another of MercyMe’s hits, 2017’s “Even If.” Of course, that title would meaning nothing to those not familiar with the band’s output, so now…
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