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Preacher's Kid
- Review Date: October 4, 2011
- PG-13
- Genre: Drama
- 2010
Common Sense Media says
Inspirational film with mature relationship themes.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this retelling of the biblical parable "The Prodigal Son" includes some scenes of domestic violence, as well as alcohol and drug (marijuana) use. But the movie's ultimate story of redemption, as well as the importance of dedication, perserverance, and family come through loud and clear.
What's the story?
Angie (Letoya Luckett), a PREACHER'S KID, has grown tired of the restrictive rules and regulations of life under her father's (Gregory Alan Williams) roof. She sneaks out to a nightclub with her friend Marcia (Rae'Ven Larrymore Kelly), where they meet a popular singer named Devlin Mitchell. Mitchell is traveling in a musical called "Daddy, Can I Come Back Home," and Angie is offered the chance to tour with the production. She ignores her father's demands that she stays home, and embarks on a tour where she must learn to surivive the rigors of the road, and Devlin's manipulative behavior.
Is it any good?
As a retelling of biblical parable "The Prodigal Son," Preacher's Kid is filled with powerful singing from Destiny's Child's Letoya Luckett, and an exploration of the life and culture of an African-American church, and how that contrasts with the life of performers traveling from town to town in a musical.
What the film lacks in thematic subtlety and character depth is made up for in the energy and spirit of the musical numbers -- in both the church and on the stage. Preacher's Kid also pulls no punches in the trials and tribulations of being a show business performer traveling from town to town -- the long hours, the pressures of competition, and the difficulties in being away from home.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the idea of "making it" in show business. While many performers make it look glamorous and easy, how much work do you think it takes to attain success as a performer? How realistic do you think this movie is when it comes to portraying the road to show business success?
What are the messages in the biblical parable "The Prodigal Son"? How are those messages translated in this movie?
What kind of character is Devlin? What purpose does his character serve in the ultimate message of this movie?
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| Studio: | Warner Home Video |
| Director: | Stan Foster |
| Cast: | Durrell Babbs, Letoya Luckett, Tammy Townsend |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Run time: | 110 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | January 29, 2010 |
| DVD release date: | May 4, 2010 |
| MPAA rating: | PG-13 |
| MPAA explanation: | sexual content, violence, brief drug use |
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