Grace Unplugged

Grace Unplugged is a 2013 Christian drama film. The film is based on the parable of The Prodigal Son and a story by Brandon Rice, written and directed by Brad J. Silverman, and stars AJ Michalka, Jamie Grace, Shawnee Smith, James Denton, and Kevin Pollak. The film follows an 18-year-old woman who rejects her father's desire for her to be a church singer and goes to Hollywood seeking stardom. The film was released to theaters in the United States on October 4, 2013, by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. It was co-produced by Orion Pictures in their first film under the banner since One Man's Hero in 1999. Plot Grace Trey is an 18-year-old Christian teenager with religious parents who take her to youth group and church every Sunday. Grace's father, Johnny, does not let her play and sing her own way when she is anywhere. Johnny is strict about his religion and only wants Grace to sing religious songs, but Grace thinks otherwise. During church one day, Grace decides to add her own touch to a song. This begins a disagreement between Grace, who wants to focus on being a singer and songwriter, and her parents, who want Grace to go to college and get an education. Grace decides to leave home to follow her dream. This upsets Johnny, who is afraid that Grace will get hurt. Grace's mother, Michelle, convinces Johnny to let Grace find out on her own, which Johnny reluctantly agrees to.