Falwell plugs a film. I wonder if it's propaganda?

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Anybody know if this film is turd or treasure?

‘End of the Spear’ Premieres on January 20

A Special Message from Jerry Falwell


It’s not often you’ll find me endorsing a Hollywood movie. However, there is a special film premiering on January 20 that I believe Christians across the country should see.

The film is “End of the Spear,” an astonishing movie that recounts the story of Mincayani, a Waodani Indian in the Ecuadorian rainforest who leads the killing party that takes the lives of five missionaries: Nate Saint, Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming and Roger Youderian. The film follows Mincayani’s life over the course of many years, including his unlikely friendship with Steve Saint — Nate’s son — and his ultimate path to redemption.

The release of the film marks the culmination of seven years of prayer, preparation and production by its team of Christian producers.

I am encouraging all my friends to go out and see “End of the Spear,” for three reasons:

1. I have seen the movie and it really is excellent. The production is first-class and the acting is superb.

2. The Christian community needs to get behind this film so that Hollywood recognizes that there is an immense audience for these types of movies. (In addition, if the film is successful at the box office, Every Tribe Entertainment — the production company behind it — will be able to produce more inspiring films that touch the heart, mind and soul.

3. The movie is a terrific vehicle for opening avenues of discussion regarding eternal matters with non-believers. I am recommending that Christians take unsaved relatives and friends to see “End of the Spear” so that you may discuss the themes of redemption and salvation with them afterward.

For my friends in the Lynchburg area, “End of the Spear” will be playing at the Carmike 8 (801 Lakeside Drive, behind the Plaza). Here is a link to Carmike 8 so you can check the show times for the film, beginning on January 20: http://www.carmike.com/showtimes/dsp_showtimesdetail.aspx?theatrenumber=275410


Other readers across the nation may check their local listings to see where and when the film is playing, beginning January 20.


In the meantime, you may learn more about “End of the Spear” by visiting this website: http://endofthespear.com/


The site includes a trailer and loads of information regarding the cast, the crew, and much more. I am also attaching a review by National Liberty Journal editor J.M. Smith, which recently ran in our newspaper: http://www.nljonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=271&Itemid=114


Folks, we complain a lot about how Hollywood has become a cesspool of violence and immorality. This is our chance to do something about initiating a change in that situation. Please join me in supporting “End of the Spear” when it premieres on January 20.

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1. I knew it!

I saw an early commercial on TV for End of a Spear, and they plugged that "group sales were available" - and I thought - uh oh - Passion of the Christ here we go again.

[BurtWorm]

6. I had the very same thought.

:eyes:

[Warpy]

2. I haven't found any reviews by mainstream reivewers as yet

but watch this space: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/ They list most major reviewers, print the reviews, and give you an average for positive reviews.

Just because a flick has a Christian theme doesn't mean it's mawkish, badly written, badly directed, and cut with an axe. If this one is a good story, it'll stand up on its own.

I'm just going to wait for reviews and real trailers to make up my mind whether or not I'll rent it when it comes out on DVD.

[bryant69]

3. Cal Thomas recommended this movie too

I don't know, it sounds pretty interesting. Particularly because it appears to be a story about solving problems through reconciliation rather than violence. That said, recommendations from Falwell and Thomas lead me to question what kind of reconciliation they are talking about (it could, of course, be the kind where the non-White non-Christians completely abandon everything they believe to unquestionably accept what the White Christians tell them).

But I'm waiting for more info before I make up my mind.

Bryant
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[Hell Hath No Fury]

4. One of the stars, Chad Allen, was on....

Larry King last night talking about being gay and how much shit he's taking from "christians" who are oppposed to him playing a christian missionary in this "christian" film.

Poor guy.

And in answer to your question, yes, it's propoganda. It tells the story of five missionaries who go into the jungle to "civilize" those nasty natives by bringing the Jesus. They are killed by the tribe and then the tribe finds Jesus and are saved from their nasty heathen ways. :eyes:

[RaleighNCDUer]

5. Any bets that he's one of the investors? After seeing the bundle

of cash made by "Passion" he sees this as a new way of shearing the sheep.