A Journal for Jordan

Last Updated on April 9, 2022 by ellen

A Journal for Jordan is based on a true story of a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Learn more here.

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My father was enlisted when I was born so this movie really just pulls at my heartstrings. I cannot wait to see it when it premieres in theaters on December 25th. It will be a great break from the holiday festivities.

Don’t miss out on this film. It’s an event you’ll want to experience in theaters!

What is a Journal for Jordan Based on?

Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Sony Pictures.

Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (ChantÃ© Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family. PG-13.

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Who stars in this movie?

Michael B. Jordan
Chante Adams

Who wrote A Journal for Jordan?

Dana Canedy is an American journalist, author, and publisher who has worked for over 20 years at the New York Times. She won a Pulitzer Prize in 2001 while there as well. In 2020 she was appointed senior vice president of Simon & Schuster’s eponymous imprint!

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