The Gospel Movie Review 2005

Young pals David and Frank both aspire to be ministers, but a family clash leads David on another path. Fifteen years later, David (Kodjoe) is now a hot pop star who returns to his minister father (Powell) and his father's church, which are both ailing. Not without bumps, romance, and clashes of will, David has to lead the church back to fiscal freedom. Gospel heavy hitters clinch the tunes, and American Idol finalist Tamyra Gray shows up, as well. Simple but effective (even non-preachy) plot and loads of solid gospel music will make fans very happy.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on DVD
Running time 103 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Church Choirs, African America, Religion, Clergymen, Atlanta, Gospel Music, Hip-Hop/Rap, Dads

Screenplay

Rob Hardy

Cast

Boris Kodjoe, Idris Elba, Clifton Powell, Aloma Wright, Omar Gooding, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Nona Gaye, Michael J. Pagan, Donnie McClurkni, Tamyra Gray

Cinematography

Matthew MacCarthy

Director

Rob Hardy

Music

Stanley A. Smith

Other

Whit Norris, Ali Muhammad, Akinah Rahmaan, Fernando Villena, Paul Simmons, Frank Galine

Producer

Will Packer, Rainforest Films, Sony Pictures Entertainment