The film “The Firing Squad” tells the true story of three men on death row who find hope in Jesus Christ. Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. plays one of them – a convicted murderer. And Gooding tells CBN News the role helped him to find his voice and hope in some very dark times.
He shared, “It’s funny because you get to a certain age and you start to reflect. I hit 50 six years ago, so I am 56. You look back and you learn from all of the good and the bad.”
Cuba Gooding, Jr. has had his share of dark moments in recent years. He’s seen a series of accusations, arrests, lawsuits, plea deals, and settlements. But he has a personal path to rise above the adversity.
“I wake up every morning and I say, ‘Thine will be done,’ along with several other prayers. But, I know that God put me here, with the instrument He gave me to show through emotion. The favorite movies that I do are always the real life characters. From Master Chief Carl Brashear to Dorie Miller in ‘Pearl Harbor,’ to Ben Carson in ‘Gifted Hands.'”
“But, He’s also given me the ability to
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