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The Wise Kids
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Film Synopsis:
A thoughtful and evocative coming-of-age drama, THE WISE KIDS takes place in the transitional space between high school and college, when life seems to be all questions and no answers, and the future is scarily wide open. Set in and around a Charleston, SC Baptist church, weaving through this ensemble piece are three main characters – Brea, an introspective pastor’s daughter experiencing debilitating doubt; the hyperactive Laura, Brea’s best friend and a devout believer; and Tim, the open-hearted son of a single father, confronting his homosexuality for the first time. Tensions and buried feelings abound, as colleges are chosen and adults behave badly, as Brea, Laura and Tim attempt to hang onto what they have, all the while yearning to break free.
This film is bringing some controversy with it so we are NOT sure if this is a Christian film for not. Our understanding is that it is a Christian film but deals with the subject of Christianity. We have not seen it yet so we cannot say for sure but wanted to write the warning just in case.
This movie is available in Region 1 – USA/Canada and Region 2 – PAL version
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| Company: | The Wise Kids |
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| Release Date | 2013, January |
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| Runtime | 95min. |
| MPAA Rating | Not Rated |
| Format | DVD |
| Director | Stephen Cone |
| Producer | Laura Klein, Stephen Cone, Sue Redman |
| Writers | Stephen Cone |
| Composer | Mikhail Fiksel |
| Cinematographer | Stephanie Dufford |
| Language | English |
| Production Company | Cone Arts LLC |
| Distribution Company | Wolfe Video |
| Casting Director | Jennifer Rudnicke, Matt Miller, Mickie Paskal |
| Cast | Allison Torem, Matt Decaro, Molly Kunz, Sadieh Rifai, Stephen Cone, Tyler Ross |
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| Category | Drama, Faith, Homosexuality, Youth |
This isn’t a Christian movie. It’s a gay one shown in many gay film festivals.
We have not seen this film so we cannot say, we were told this was a Christian film but that the homosexuality issue is addressed in it.
We’ll make a note under the description section just in case.
CFDb
A film can be controversial and Christian. If this movie causes homosexuals to question their lifestyle and consider the consequences while bringing them the truth, then why wouldn’t that be good? While I’m against judging and bringing shame, Christians shouldn’t be afraid to lovingly speak the truth even if it hurts (1 Cor. 13). The trailer didn’t seem to condescend them, just question their decisions to be gay and be a Christian. They can’t have it both ways. I’m sorry if you believe that homosexuality is not a sin and if I offended anyone, but I’m simply speaking the truth. Perhaps it’s a good thing that this film was shown at gay festivals, but I haven’t seen it so don’t take my word on that. However, if this movie glorifies and welcomes homosexuality as part of God’s will, then they are mistaken.
I watched it and felt that it is quite discouraging to people struggling with unwanted SSA. The guys in the Gay Christian Network would applaud the film.