A blessing beyond the grief: 'A New Holiday' shares Christmas story with timely significance
"I’m excited for people to see the excellence that can happen when a project has a purpose and is tied to something bigger than itself"
Credit: St. Louis American
The Christmas musical ‘A New Holiday’ stars Sophia Stephens, Kennedy Holmes, Anita Jackson, Wynton Marsalis and newcomer Riley Adams. The film debuted on PBS’ Nine Network just ahead of Christmas and was filmed right here in St. Louis.
Author: Kenya Vaughn – The St. Louis American
Published: 7:53 AM CST December 23, 2020
Updated: 7:53 AM CST December 23, 2020
ST. LOUIS — What started out as a way to celebrate the 70th birthday of philanthropist and community gem Thelma Steward evolved into what director and co-writer Brian Owens feels is a divinely timed holiday musical film experience.