God's Not Dead: We the People explained

God's Not Dead:
We the People
Director:Vance Null
Screenplay:Tommy Blaze
Producer:Brent Ryan Green
Cinematography:Brian Shanley
Editing:Vance Null
Music:Pancho Burgos-Goizueta
Studio:Pinnacle Peak Pictures
Distributor:Fathom Events
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Gross:$1.1 million[1]

God's Not Dead: We the People is a 2021 American Christian drama film directed by Vance Null, with a script written by Tommy Blaze, from an original story co-authored by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman.[2] The sequel to and the fourth installment in the God's Not Dead series, the plot centers around Rev. David "Dave" Hill's role in defending religious homeschooling before Congress. The film stars David A. R. White, Antonio Sabato Jr., Francesca Battistelli, Judge Jeanne Pirro, Isaiah Washington, and William Forsythe.

The film was released on October 4, 2021, in a three-night theatrical engagement,[3] and grossed over $1.1 million in the domestic box office.

A sequel titled, God's Not Dead: In God We Trust was released on September 12, 2024.[4] [5]

Plot

A group of parents led by a local pastor, Dave Hill, are home-schooling their children when a representative from social services makes an unannounced visit and determines the parents' teaching is not sufficient in meeting federal education standards. The parents are summoned to court after their curriculum is deemed non-compliant with state educational standards. The families argue that they should have the right to educate their children in alignment with their religious beliefs. When the judge rules in favor of the state, the families, along with Reverend Dave, decide to appeal the decision.

They travel to Washington, D.C., where they seek to make their case in front of a congressional subcommittee. With assistance from fictional Congressman Daryl Smith, they argue that government oversight of their curriculum infringes upon parental rights and religious freedoms. The film culminates in a hearing where Reverend Dave and the families present their views on individual liberties and the role of the state in education. Following the conclusion of the hearing, a judge rules in favor of Dave Hill and the families' appeal.

Cast

Production

The film's production was announced on David A. R. White's Instagram in late 2020.[9] It was filmed in Oklahoma during the COVID-19 pandemic.[10]

Reception

The film, like its predecessors, was largely panned by critics. Steve Pulaski of Influx Magazine gave the film a rare "F" letter-grade, criticizing the plot and message saying, "God's Not Dead: We the People is not merely the worst in an already-misbegotten series, but so utterly deplorable that its status as a three-night-only event in theaters at least assures that significantly fewer people will see it."[11]

Conservative Christian film critic Christian Toto praised the film, stating that while it "shares the franchise’s flaws...its bold mission statement has never been more necessary."[12]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: God's Not Dead: We the People (2021) . Box Office Mojo . May 3, 2022.
  2. Web site: Vlessing. Etan. January 22, 2021. Pure Flix Rebrands as Pinnacle Peak Pictures. May 17, 2021. The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. 1391777880019922949. DavidARWhite. When you can't make the gym, work out at work... In this case on the set of God's Not Dead 2. #godsnotdead2 #Throwback God's Not Dead: We The People in theaters this coming October.. David A.R. White. David A.R. White.
  4. Web site: 'God's Not Dead': Fifth Installment in the Works at Pure Flix and Pinnacle Peak Pictures (Exclusive). The Wrap. Lambert, Harper. September 13, 2022. January 23, 2023.
  5. Web site: 'God's Not Dead' to return with part 5, asks 'Is God dead in American politics?'. The Christian Post. Ortega Law, Jeannie. September 15, 2022. January 23, 2023.
  6. Web site: Bond. Paul. July 14, 2021. New "God's Not Dead" movie to star "blacklisted" Antonio Sabato Jr.. August 22, 2021. Newsweek.
  7. Web site: July 14, 2021. Francesca Battistelli to Star in Upcoming Film "God's Not Dead: We The People". August 22, 2021. The Gospel Music Association.
  8. Web site: Harper. Jennifer. August 12, 2021. Inspirational film explores challenges of homeschooling, the battle for 'our children's intellect'. August 22, 2021. The Washington Times.
  9. Web site: Hallowell. Billy. 'God's Not Dead 4': A New 'God's Not Dead' Installment Is on the Way. May 17, 2021. insider.pureflix.com.
  10. Web site: May 26, 2021. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Signs 'Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021' Increasing State's Film and TV Incentives. June 12, 2021. Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
  11. Web site: Pulaski . Steve . "God's Not Dead: We the People" (2021) Review . Influx Magazine. October 5, 2021 .
  12. Web site: Toto . Christian . 'God's Not Dead: We the People' Is the Movie We Need, Flaws and All . Hollywood in Toto. October 6, 2021 .

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