But, then again, it may. That would be good news - eh?
I think its a bit naive to think that even a powerful movie will motivate today's people in the same way that the "fire and brimstone" sermons did in the days before television. I even shudder to think that someone on trial for the brutal beating of an innocent will claim that he was motivated by this movie.
Mel's taking a sizable gamble here, but usually we honor the people who take the risks in our society, unless they flop spectacularly.