A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN Movie - Faith - Plot Synopsis: Directed by Denzel Washington and starring Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Virgil Williams, A JOURNAL FOR JORDAN is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King (Jordan), a soldier deployed to Iraq who begins to keep a journal of love and advice for his infant son. Back at home, senior New York Times editor Dana Canedy (Chanté Adams) revisits the story of her unlikely, life-altering relationship with King and his enduring devotion to her and their child. A sweeping account of a once-in-a-lifetime love, the film is a powerful reminder of the importance of family.br br Directed by: Denzel Washingtonbr br Screenplay by: Virgil Williamsbr br Based on the book by: Dana Canedybr br Produced by:br Todd Blackbr Denzel Washingtonbr Michael B. Jordanbr Jason Blumenthalbr Steve Tischbr br Executive Producers:br Molly Allenbr David Bloomfieldbr Aaron L. Gilbertbr Jason Clothbr Richard McConnellbr br Cast:br Michael B.