Bishop T.D. Jakes' Third Biennial International Faith & Family Film Festival Brings in a Host of Hollywood Stars

In an inspirational convergence of entertainment, faith and business, the undisputed leading voice in global ministry, Bishop T.D. Jakes hosted his third biennial International Faith & Family Film Festival during MegaFest in Dallas over the weekend. With an estimated record attendance of nearly 100,000 visitors from all 50 states and countless countries, the star-studded panels, workshops, performances and specials screenings at the International Faith & Family Film Festival saw sold-out rooms with guests spilling into hallways with standing-room-only during various programs.
Recognized as the world's largest multi-day family festival, the four-day event attracts a diverse collection of influencers, professionals and experts in their respective fields ranging from TV/film, Sports, Music, Ministry, Literature and Business, but ultimately looks to achieve what the Bishop's mission has always been- to bring hope and healing to broken people in all walks of life, pushing them to move forward in the direction of their divine callings.
"Three MegaFests down, I remain moved and reminded as to why we put so much into the two full years planning each Megafest," said Derrick Williams, Executive VP of T.D. Jakes Films & Entertainment. Adding, "Again this year, I witnessed lives transformed and spirits empowered from our slate of screenings, panels, expert sessions and entertainment programs on film making, social media, health, financial literacy and more. I am proud and myself encouraged to offer such diverse and practical programs to students, industry executives, stay-at-home moms and A-list actors alike."
WHO: Bishop T.D. Jakes and Serita Jakes, Cedric the Entertainer, Blair Underwood, John Singleton, Cecily Tyson, Emmitt Smith and Pat Smith, Angela Simmons, Kevin Frazier, Laz Alonso, Malik Yoba, Brian White, Elijah Kelley, Isaak Presley, Monique Coleman, Amber Thompson, Savion Glover, Joe, Jessie Campbell, Trinitee Stokes, Charlie Wilson, Toure and Sarah Jakes Roberts, Newphew Tommy, Yvonne Orji, Michael Jr., Tony Roberts, Jeremiah "J.J." Williamson, Fred Hammond, La'Porsae Renae, MAJOR., and many more.
WHEN: June 28th- July 1st, 2017
WHERE: International Faith & Family Film Festival at MegaFest 2017
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L to R: Laz Alonso, John Singleton, DeVon Franklin, Malik Yoba and Brian White arrive on the red carpet to MegaFest's International Faith & Family Film Festival. Getty Images, Rick Kern
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L to R: Cicely Tyson is presented with the first "Legends Award" by Bishop T.D. Jakes at MegaFest 2017's International Faith & Family Film festival in Dallas. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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L to R: Recording artist MAJOR. serenades Cicely Tyson with his hit song "Why I Love You" at the first "Legends Awards" Luncheon hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes at MegaFest 2017's International Faith & Family Film festival in Dallas. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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L to R: Angela Simmons and son, Sutton Joseph, arrive at Hollywood's Millennials: IFFFF's Rising Stars panel at Megafest 2017 in Dallas. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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L to R: Isaak Presley, Amber Thompson, Angela Simmons, Elijah Kelley and Monique Coleman arrive at Hollywood's Millennials: IFFFF's Rising Stars panel at Megafest 2017 in Dallas. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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L to R: Isaak Presley, Elijah Kelley and Monique Coleman participate in the Hollywood's Millennials: IFFFF's Rising Stars panel at Megafest 2017 in Dallas. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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L to R: Blair Underwood and Monique Coleman arrive at Bishop T.D. Jakes' 60th Surprise Birthday Celebration during MegaFest week. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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Tony Award Winner and Broadway star Savion Glover took the stage with a six-decade journey tap number Bishop at Bishop T.D. Jakes' Surprise 60thBirthday Celebration. Getty Images, Cooper Neill.
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L to R: Pat Smith and NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, and DeVon Franklin arrive at Bishop T.D. Jakes' 60th Surprise Birthday Celebration during MegaFest week. Getty Images, Cooper Neill
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Cedric the Entertainer headlines "A Time to Laugh" Comedy Show at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center on June 30, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.Getty Images, Peter Larsen
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