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Completed - ENGLISH - LGBT, Drama - 84 minutes

Log Line

A secret love affair between a southern Baptist preacher and a young drifter challenges the equilibrium of a growing church.

Year of production : 2015

Director(s) : Jennifer GERBER
Writer(s) : Samual WILLIAMS
Cast : David RYSDAHL, Zachary BOOTH, Raymond MCANALLY, Lucy FAUST, Stephen ELLIS

Producer(s) : Sophie FINKELSTEIN (Natural State Films), Nicole IHASZ (Raptor Films), Cathleen IHASZ (Raptor Film)

Synopsis

After another unsuccessful service, PASTOR ELI meets DANIEL, a drifter, who appears at the church potluck seeking food and shelter. The two have an instant connection and JUNE, Eli’s pregnant wife takes notice. TREVOR, a recovering alcoholic who works at the church, levels with Eli about the seriousness of the church’s financial situation and convinces Eli to host “the first ever annual REVIVAL” to help grow the church back to prominence. Unable to restrain his desires, Eli offers Daniel a place to stay in his remote cabin in the woods and their love affair begins. Pressure builds as the Revival grows near and Eli has to choose between being a man or a man of God. When every choice you make has eternal consequences, guilt and fear can be
incredibly effective.

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Country(ies) : USA

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Festivals and Awards

Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2017
NewFest 2017 (Jury Special Mention)
Kalidescope 2017
LaFemme Film Festival 2017
InsideOut 2017 (TIFF Special Screening Series)
Outfest 2017
BFI Flare 2018 Hearts


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