The much-anticipated feature-length film, The Justice Trail, is set to premiere on September 4, marking the 186th anniversary of the Potawatomi Trail of Death. The film follows national prayer leader Geoff Eckart as he retraces the Trail of Death from Indiana to Kansas, shedding light on the barbaric forced removal of 859 members of the Potawatomi nation from Indiana to Kansas.
 
Eckhart, CEO and founder of the national youth ministry Never the Same, lead pastor at Daybreak Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and chairman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force, first walked the Trail of Death in 2020. The film traces Eckart’s journey down the trail, detailing the historical atrocities that led to the death of 40 Potawatomi, mostly women and children, and includes interviews with historians and thought leaders.
 
The film captures Eckart’s experiences against the backdrop of significant contemporary events, including the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and debates surrounding national monuments.
 
The Justice Trail is guided by the principle of Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” The film challenges viewers to embrace their role in promoting justice and prompts discussions about historical injustices, biblical justice, and individual missions for justice.

The Justice Trail aims to reach diverse audiences, including university campuses, churches, and public forums. The film will be accompanied by guided discussions to foster engagement and encourage viewers to respond actively to the call for justice. A supplemental curriculum series and a companion book will provide viewers with a deeper understanding of justice and guide them in discovering their own justice mission.
 
The trailer is available here.