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A Matter of Faith
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Wikipedia article
'A Matter of Faith' is a 2014 American Christian drama film directed by Rich Christiano and starring Harry Anderson (in his final role), Jordan Trovillion, Jay Pickett, and Clarence Gilyard. The film was released into theaters on October 17, 2014 by Five & Two Pictures. The film follows a Christian student (played by Trovillion) and her father (Pickett) who are challenged by a biology professor (Anderson) who teaches evolution.
Plot
Rachel Whitaker has been raised as a Christian by her loving parents (her father is a minister). However, after she leaves for her freshman year of college, she begins to be influenced by her biology professor, Dr. Kaman whose charisma and light-hearted approach make him popular with the students. He teaches that complex life forms evolved from simpler life forms and that the Biblical theory of creation is not a considerable alternative. Rachel's father Stephen is concerned by the change in his daughter's personality and beliefs, and goes to confront the arrogant professor, finding himself challenged to a debate much to the embarrassment of his daughter. As he prepares, Stephen is approached by a sympathetic student who tells him to go to the university to see a former professor named Portland, who was fired years before at Kaman's behest for teaching Biblical theory to his students. Portland initially rebuffs efforts to "get him back in the game". On the night of the debate, Kaman seems to be swaying the audience when Portland suddenly appears and confronts his old nemesis at the movie's conclusion.
Cast
*Harry Anderson as Professor Marcus Kaman
*Jordan Trovillion as Rachel Whitaker
*Jay Pickett as Stephen Whitaker
*Clarence Gilyard as Professor Joseph Portland
*Chandler Macocha as Evan Carlson
*Justin Brandt as Jason
*Barrett Carnahan as Tyler Mathis
*Stephanie Shemanski as Ally
*Sarab Kamoo as Kimberly Whitaker
*Scott Alan Smith as Phil Jamison
Reception
'A Matter of Faith' was initially released to 25 movie theaters and its widest release was to 52 theaters.
Common Sense Media gave the film a one out of five rating, criticizing its "clear agenda" and "clichd plotting".
The Young Earth creationist and Christian apologetics organization Answers in Genesis (AiG) strongly endorsed and promoted the film. Other prominent Creationists who endorsed the film included Ray Comfort, founder and CEO of Living Waters Ministries, Tim Wildmon, President of the American Family Association, Gary Bates, CEO of Creation Ministries International, and Kent Hovind.
The Dove Foundation gave the film a rating of five out of five dove seals, writing that "This quality movie features solid acting including two veterans, Harry Anderson and Clarence Gilyard."
References
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