God's Not Dead: We the People
By Brian Costello,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Heavy-handed faith-based drama is for believers only.
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What's the Story?
In GOD'S NOT DEAD: WE THE PEOPLE, Rebecca and Mike are part of a homeschool co-op organized by their church and Reverend David Hill (David A.R. White). While the kids are attaining better test scores than students in public and private schools while also learning about biblical teachings, they receive an unexpected visit from a local government official who stops by to make sure that the teachings conform to government standards. When it's determined that they aren't, the fight goes to court, but the judge (Jeanine Pirro) sides with the government, and the parents must send their kids to schools or face stiff fines. As the parents try to decide what to do next, David is invited by a Texas congressman (Isaiah Washington) who shares their views to come to Washington, DC to testify at a committee hearing on homeschooling and education in America, where the congressman who chairs the committee (William Forsythe) is trying to push through legislation that regulates and limits homeschooling. Upon arriving, David, Rebecca, and Mike see firsthand how it seems the chips are stacked against them and the game is rigged, but it's up to David to find a way to reach a wider audience and remind the politicians and bureaucrats that they work for the people.
Is It Any Good?
Whereas faith-based families are likely to enjoy the movie and its message, others are likely to find it as heavy-handed propaganda. God's Not Dead: We the People is definitely a movie that will be appreciated by those who already believe that the Christian faith is under attack by opportunistic politicians, "politically correct" bureaucrats, and so many others.
Like so much about life, culture, education, politics, media, and entertainment these days, this is divisive fare that will inspire and uplift some and will inspire disdain, mockery, or simple indifference in others. It's one of many viewpoints out there on this controversial topic.
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Families can talk about faith-based movies like God's Not Dead: We the People. How is this similar to and different from other faith-based movies you've seen?
While this is likely to be enjoyed by faith-based viewers, do you think this movie can also be enjoyed by secular audiences? Why or why not? Do you think it might change the minds of those who disagree with the viewpoints expressed? Why or why not?
How did the movie talk about religious persecution in other countries and compare it to what's happening in the story? Did these examples in other countries come across as similar persecution to what the movie says is happening in the United States? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: November 11, 2021
- Cast: David A.R. White , William Forsythe , Isaiah Washington
- Director: Vance Null
- Inclusion Information: Black actors
- Studio: Universal
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: High School , Middle School
- Run time: 92 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG
- MPAA explanation: Thematic elements, brief violence and an accident scene.
- Last updated: October 8, 2022
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