Going into battle without a weapon might seem unimaginable, yet this is the reality for combat chaplains who accompany soldiers into the heart of conflict. For centuries, throughout every American war, these leaders have stood alongside our nation's troops, offering hope and solace in their darkest hours. Regardless of their faith—be it Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, or otherwise—combat chaplains serve as pillars of strength for soldiers of all beliefs.Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey follows a young former Army chaplain who embarks upon a unique journey that’s inspired by the extraordinary, often untold stories of the chaplain heroes who came before him. From a U.S. Army Ranger who later became a chaplain and was immortalized in the blockbuster movie Black Hawk Down, to the four chaplains who sacrificed their lives aboard the U.S.S. Dorchester during World War II, to the remarkable story of a chaplain whose remains were recently returned home after 70 years and is possibly the Vatican’s next saint, this film honors the unsung heroes who bring courage and comfort to the front lines.

Combat chaplains wear uniforms, but carry no weapons. And their service can involve the ultimate sacrifice. For nearly 250 years, in every battle throughout our nation’s history, they’ve been there...quietly supporting soldiers while bullets flew by.

Perhaps more than any other profession, diversity is their unique and inspirational strength because, while they may be Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist, when they’re on the front lines of combat, they support and stand-up for soldiers of all faiths…and no faith. These are the unsung heroes who shape history, while touching lives and comforting souls.

The film boasts two prominent pillars of highly-targetable and passionate audience groups – military and faith-based.  But this story is purpose-built to open the aperture far wider and speak to mainstream general audiences.

Unlike the crowded market for sports and true-crime stories, inspirational military fare with mainstream hooks fills a white space in the film landscape that audiences are begging for.