A Story Worth Living

A Story Worth Living from 2016 is an intimate, impactful, and explorative expedition through the scenery of life and soul. This inspiring documentary film features stars like Dan B. Allender, Jon Dale, Blaine Eldredge and is truly something more than a regular biking adventure movie - it beautifully merges the unique thrill of motorcycling with the profound pondering of essential life queries.

The film meticulously describes the journey of six men, igniting their passion for life by plunging into the open roads of the Colorado wilderness. The cast steps outside their comfort zones and embarks on an exhilarating quest not just across the majestic Rockies, but also into the profundities of the human heart. The group comprises a fantastic mix of men, including a father, sons, and friends, each adding a distinct flavor to the narrative.

Led by John Eldredge, author of the New York Times Bestseller "Wild at Heart," the team navigates the breathtaking landscapes of Colorado on their BMW GS Motorcycles. The motorcycles play more than a part of mere convenience. They are symbolic threads in the movie, exemplifying the adventurous spirit of man, the necessity of risk, and the thrill of the unknown that lies beneath the existential worries of the human spirit.

At the heart of A Story Worth Living is Dan B. Allender, a renowned author, speaker, seminary professor, and therapist. His powerful engagement with issues of trauma, abuse, and self-discovery blends beautifully into the narrative, providing deep insights for viewers on facing personal struggles and trials. Through his profound wisdom, he paints a profoundly contrasting image of life, where the hardship is entwined with learning and growth.

Accompanying Allender are John's three sons - Sam, Luke, and Blaine Eldredge - along with longtime friend Jon Dale. Each man contributes their personal experience, emotions, and perspective on life's challenges, joys, and fears, creating a rich tapestry of human experiences and pathos that resonate well beyond the boundaries of the screen. This team of six not only endeavored themselves but also invites the audience to take the plunge into life's wilderness through their own experiences and trials.

The scenic backdrop of the Colorado landscape is stunning and beautifully captured, lending an almost ethereal quality to the journey. The vast open roads, towering mountains, lush green valleys, and pristine rivers act as extraordinary metaphors for life's ups and downs, challenges, and magnificent surprises. Cinematographer Eric Kihn masterfully captures these visuals, creating a simultaneous sense of solace and adventure that echoes throughout the movie.

From the narrative laid out in the film, the audience learns the importance of stepping outside the familiar and established paths of life in search of more meaningful existence—the tale weaves lessons of finding our true selves amidst the wilderness and gray shades of life. There is a strong emphasis on mental health, trauma, and overcoming personal fears, imparting a strong and empowering message of resilience and hope to the viewers.

A Story Worth Living is a joyous celebration of friendship, family, passion, and a testament to the human spirit's resilience. It showcases the profound lessons one can gather when pushed to encounter the true essence of life, however arduous that may be. The film also strikes a balance between gorgeous vantage points of wilderness biking and deep reflections on man's inherent drive for exploration - both of the external world and his soul's internal landscape.

The 2016 movie A Story Worth Living is a thoughtful, reflective, heartwarming cinematic journey that acts as a mirror to the audience, reflecting upon the human spirit in its most raw and beautiful form. It invites each viewer to introspect, dare, dream, and essentially discover 'A Story Worth Living.' Endowed with its emotional complexity and visual grandeur, along with compelling performances, this film ensures an intimate, reflective, and inspirational ride that is heartening and resonates with the audience long after the credits roll.