Posted on 09/24/2017 10:24:32 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
A new release that drew raves from moviegoers but was derided as “spiritual propaganda” by the left-leaning Miami New Times has surprised its makers by earning the No. 4 slot for new releases.
“Because Of Grácia,” described as “a teen Rom-Com with a message,” came through its opening weekend with just under $2,000 per screen, taking the No. 4 slot for new releases behind “American Assassin,” “mother!” and “Brad’s Status.”
The film, opening on 32 screens, had especially strong numbers in working-class areas such as Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Chino Hills, California.
It features former “American Idol” contestant Moriah Peters
The film’s promoter noted critics were sharply divided, with the Baptist Press complimenting its “big-league production values, resonant musical choices, incisive dialogue and sensitive performances.” The church news outlet said “it’s a message movie, for sure, but its makers know the golden rule of cinema – put the story first.'”
Schoolteacher-turned-director Tom Simes commented: “We’re thrilled with the response from fans across America. These are real stories that I dealt with from real students in the classroom during my years as a teacher. I’m blown away by this response.”
Distributor Margo Lange of ArtAffects Entertainment said: “We look forward to second week and beyond for this fascinating movie. Who knows how far it can go?”
The movie is pro-life, and deals with drugs, drinking and sex, but it’s a faith-friendly production suitable for the family.
The main characters of “Grácia” deal with teenage relationships (both emotional and physical), abortion, underage drinking, the debate over evolution and whether true “freedom of speech” exists in classrooms and the public square.
Grácia, played by Peters, is the new girl in school, and her instant popularity threatens the clique of already popular girls on campus. Something is different about Grácia
(Excerpt) Read more at wnd.com ...
Ping!
“BECAUSE OF GRACIA”
http://www.becauseofgracia.com/
A small first step to restore Christian Values into a nation that ejected them the first time round.
How many remember their childhood when parents would take us to the movies? BTW, movies then were much less expensive than they are today. A drive-in (ok, few actually know what this was) might only be charging a dollar a car-full. An entire family for little expense. And you could bring soda, popcorn, candy from home rather than travel to the snack bar and order a 10 year old hot dog spinning behind its glass cage. In those days, many many many many Biblical stories were seen on the large screen with high Star actors portraying the characters, big name directors involved in the production. Where have they been hidden in today’s world? Hollywood, you were involved at one time in bringing this type of entertainment to the masses. You followed an ethical code religiously. What the hell happened?
Thanks, AW!
I agree. What happened? Activist leftist judges, political correctness, IRS abuses, entertainment sewage, schools without prayer, crippling welfare, lawyers on steroids, lack of personal responsibility, disrespect toward authority, and on and on and on. Whenever we try to make government, media, and entertainment our gods, we reject the One True God Who has more than enough grace and wisdom to take care of every problem America has.
Now that sounds like a positive alternative for those disgruntled football fans who ought to turn in their season tickets because of the unpatriotic ingrates.
This can be solved in only one way; by ONE who knows and can act to see it come to pass.
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