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This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.This is a story about a successful young R&B singer that has an unlikely homecoming when his father, the bishop, becomes ill.
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- TriviaChina Anne McClain is of Scottish ancestry.
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Wesley: We have to be back on the road the day after the revival. Otherwise your career is going to be deader than C+C Music Factory.
David Taylor: Who?
Wesley: My point exactly.
- ConnectionsSpin-off The Gospel Live Concert (2005)
- SoundtracksAwesome God (He Reigns)
Written by Rich Mullins and Kirk Franklin
Performed by Charles Butler with Keith Wilson Choir
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This was by no means an outstanding movie, and if I didn't feel some professional obligation to see it (I'm a pastor) I probably would have passed. But then I would have missed out on a solid film telling a compelling story with some fine acting and even better music.
Yes, many of the characters are two-dimensional, and yes, the plot is predictable. But that's because it's telling an old, old story. Within that old, old story a variety of subplots bring up real-life issues in families, workplaces, churches...and excuses to bring on some very fine black gospel music (as well as gospel adaptations of popular "white" tunes).
I'm not a pastor in the black church, so I can't speak to the back rooms of that culture, but I can say that most pastors of whatever stripe do face the lure to "bigger and better," whether it be budget or attendance or campus acreage or book sales or conference registrations. And the wives of pastors face the constant challenge of being both honest and supportive, without losing their own integrity in what's a very difficult environment.
I would definitely recommend this film; for all its shortcomings it is a powerful piece.
Yes, many of the characters are two-dimensional, and yes, the plot is predictable. But that's because it's telling an old, old story. Within that old, old story a variety of subplots bring up real-life issues in families, workplaces, churches...and excuses to bring on some very fine black gospel music (as well as gospel adaptations of popular "white" tunes).
I'm not a pastor in the black church, so I can't speak to the back rooms of that culture, but I can say that most pastors of whatever stripe do face the lure to "bigger and better," whether it be budget or attendance or campus acreage or book sales or conference registrations. And the wives of pastors face the constant challenge of being both honest and supportive, without losing their own integrity in what's a very difficult environment.
I would definitely recommend this film; for all its shortcomings it is a powerful piece.
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- Oct 17, 2005
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- Budget
- $4,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $15,778,152
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $7,523,571
- Oct 9, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $15,778,152
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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