A potent tale of humanity at its worst intermingled with the rise of the spirit to reconnect with God in spite of the human desire for revenge. Anger towards the rise of two black brothers in business in a state where the confederate flag still flies, resulting in violence that leads to a horrific murder. If you can get through the first 15 minutes of this without shaking, you might be able to see into the all curing power of forgiveness that it takes to get through the most incomprehensible of crimes.
Of course, my desire is to see the criminals brought to my brand of justice, receiving the same fiery end that destroyed an obvious loving family. As a result, the quietly embittered widower (Ernie Hudson) turns his back on his church, his faith and his remaining family. Obvious criminal protection of the perpetrators shows the still thriving malice towards blacks down south, and the hope amongst some of them that prejudice has died somewhat among younger generations.
The most hateful character is so malevolent towards others of different skin color and equally so towards those of the same color as him who do not hold to his beliefs. It is obvious that he is extremely mentally ill with his hatred an obsession, and that makes the physically good looking man become repulsive to look at with evil lined on his face, especially in his eyes.
This is pretty potent subject matter coming as America's continued oath of freedom is being shaken not only in the government but among the divided people as well. Yes, this comes from a religious intent that nonbelievers might find preachy or agenda driven. I don't find this at all to be Pentecostal in nature; it strives to show how tragedy is never made better by bitterness or unforgiveness. Often, forgiving is more important to save the one hurting than the one who may not even want forgiveness. Important lessons makes for an important subject matter for film, something that our dying society is in desperate need of.
Of course, my desire is to see the criminals brought to my brand of justice, receiving the same fiery end that destroyed an obvious loving family. As a result, the quietly embittered widower (Ernie Hudson) turns his back on his church, his faith and his remaining family. Obvious criminal protection of the perpetrators shows the still thriving malice towards blacks down south, and the hope amongst some of them that prejudice has died somewhat among younger generations.
The most hateful character is so malevolent towards others of different skin color and equally so towards those of the same color as him who do not hold to his beliefs. It is obvious that he is extremely mentally ill with his hatred an obsession, and that makes the physically good looking man become repulsive to look at with evil lined on his face, especially in his eyes.
This is pretty potent subject matter coming as America's continued oath of freedom is being shaken not only in the government but among the divided people as well. Yes, this comes from a religious intent that nonbelievers might find preachy or agenda driven. I don't find this at all to be Pentecostal in nature; it strives to show how tragedy is never made better by bitterness or unforgiveness. Often, forgiving is more important to save the one hurting than the one who may not even want forgiveness. Important lessons makes for an important subject matter for film, something that our dying society is in desperate need of.