Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 10/07/05 Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated PG for thematic elements including suggestive material and mild language Running Time 1 hour 43 minutes Genre Drama Director/Writer Rob Hardy Cast Clifton Powell, Yolanda Adams, Dwayne Boyd, Idris Elba, Frank Taylor, Nona Gaye, Omar Gooding, Tamyra Gray, Fred Hammond, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Boris Kodjoe, Donnie McClurkin, Martha Munizzi, Michael J. Pagan, John Fitzgerald Page, Brandon Thaxton, Hezekiah Walker, Delores Winans, Aloma Wright Studio Screen Gems |
THE GOSPEL
Synopsis
A young singer turns his back on God and his
father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns
years later to find the once powerful congregation
in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a
"new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal
with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship
issues that send him on a collision course with
redemption or destruction.
After completing his second movie thriller, Director
Rob Hardy wanted to venture in another artistic
direction. After several discussions with Producer
partner Will Packer, he began developing a
dramatic faith-based story. Unfortunately the
project stalled as Hardy had trouble creating an
"organic" project that felt fresh and exciting. While
the seed (idea) had been planted, its harvest had
yet to come to fruition. Enter Executive Producer
Holly Davis-Carter, who several years later linked
Hardy with gospel icon Fred Hammond. The two,
vibed creatively about
A young singer turns his back on God and his
father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns
years later to find the once powerful congregation
in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a
"new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal
with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship
issues that send him on a collision course with
redemption or destruction.
After completing his second movie thriller, Director
Rob Hardy wanted to venture in another artistic
direction. After several discussions with Producer
partner Will Packer, he began developing a
dramatic faith-based story. Unfortunately the
project stalled as Hardy had trouble creating an
"organic" project that felt fresh and exciting. While
the seed (idea) had been planted, its harvest had
yet to come to fruition. Enter Executive Producer
Holly Davis-Carter, who several years later linked
Hardy with gospel icon Fred Hammond. The two,
vibed creatively about
a dramatic feature that explored the inner-workings of a church, which was the genesis of what would
become The Gospel. Told from the perspective of the pews, the film gives a realistic portrayal of people
dealing with true life struggles and issues. Maestro Kirk Franklin helped set the tone by writing music for
the film's performance sequences.
In fusing some of the biggest names in gospel music today, with several of the most talented thespians
in Hollywood, the film offers a helping of inspirationally uplifting entertainment for the entire family. While
based on the biblical parable of The Prodigal Son, the picture provides a universal theme that can be
enjoyed by all.--©Screen Gems
become The Gospel. Told from the perspective of the pews, the film gives a realistic portrayal of people
dealing with true life struggles and issues. Maestro Kirk Franklin helped set the tone by writing music for
the film's performance sequences.
In fusing some of the biggest names in gospel music today, with several of the most talented thespians
in Hollywood, the film offers a helping of inspirationally uplifting entertainment for the entire family. While
based on the biblical parable of The Prodigal Son, the picture provides a universal theme that can be
enjoyed by all.--©Screen Gems
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