Writer-Director Jimmy Jenkins and Star Ashley Olivia Fisher Head to the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival This Saturday, November 7
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Audiences have made it clear this year: when a film speaks to them, they show up. They showed up for BACKROOMS. They showed up for OBSESSION. Next up is GOD WITH US. More than 4,000 people packed the film’s premiere last Saturday serviced out of Los Angeles, CA , and the modern-day parable from writer-director Jimmy Jenkins opens in select theatres nationwide on Friday, November 13, from Blue Harbor Entertainment and Variance Films.
Before opening day, Jenkins joins the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival this Saturday, November 7, at Howard University for the “GOD WITH US” Clips & Conversation (4:00–4:50 PM), sponsored by Black Girl Vitamins. Jenkins and HBCU alumna Ashley Olivia Fisher will share never-before-seen clips in a conversation moderated by Jawn Murray (Norfolk State University), plus a special surprise guest and audience Q&A.
WHAT: GOD WITH US limited theatrical release, plus filmmaker appearance at the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival
WHEN:
- Saturday, November 7: “GOD WITH US” Clips & Conversation with Jimmy Jenkins and Ashley Olivia Fisher, 4:00–4:50 PM, HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival
- Friday, November 13: In select theatres nationwide
- Thursday, November 19: Los Angeles press junket with filmmaker and cast
WHERE: HBCU First LOOK Film & TV Festival, Armour J. Blackburn University Center, Howard University, 2397 6th Street NW, Washington, D.C. Festival tickets: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/hbcu-first-look-film-festival-2026. GOD WITH US in select theatres nationwide; tickets: https://www.atomtickets.com/movies/god-with-us/404259
WHO: Written and directed by Jimmy Jenkins (SINNERS WANTED). Starring Ashley Olivia Fisher (AVERAGE JOE), Aspen Kennedy (THE FORGE), Rotimi (COMING 2 AMERICA), Roger Guenveur Smith (DO THE RIGHT THING), Ashley Rios (CROSS), Gregory Alan Williams (REMEMBER THE TITANS), Clifton Powell (RAY) and Lil Rel Howery (GET OUT).
ABOUT THE FILM: A young woman in an impossible position. A young man torn between trust and faith. A birth that could change the world. GOD WITH US follows inner-city childhood sweethearts Mary Anne Thomas and Joseph “Junie” Love as they embark on a divine mission. A gripping drama with heart, humor and soul, the film explores grace, growth and the power of unconditional love.
MEDIA ASSETS: Film details, cast info and campaign assets: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iE0suXZ85Tsk158s_bEU7pDZGjd3notZe7OU5IBK90Y/edit?usp=sharing
Trailer: godwithusmovie.com • Instagram: @godwithusmovie • #GodWithUsMovie #GodWithUs2026
SOURCE D3 Entertainment Group
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