The Second Chance (2006)

Ethan Jenkins (Michael W. Smith) and Jake Sanders (introducing Jeff Obafemi Carr) are both passionate pastors who worship the same God from the same book--but that's where the similarity ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Taylor

Writers:

Henry O. Arnold (as Chip Arnold), Henry O. Arnold

Stars:

Michael W. Smith, Jeff Obafemi Carr, J. Don Ferguson

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael W. Smith	...	Ethan Jenkins
Jeff Obafemi Carr	...	Jake Sanders
J. Don Ferguson	...	Jeremiah Jenkins
Lisa Arrindell	...	Amanda Sanders (as Lisa Arrindell Anderson)
David Alford	...	Parker Richards
Henry Haggard	...	Sonny
Kenda Benward	...	Valerie
Jonathan Thomas	...	Tony
Calvin Hobson	...	Julius
Bobby Daniels	...	Mayor
Shirley Cody	...	Miss Burdoe
Peggy Walton-Walker	...	Claudia Jenkins (as Peggy Walton Walker)
Vilia Steele	...	Trina
Kobie Jarmon	...	Charday Sanders
Erin Hemphill	...	Payton Sanders

Storyline

Ethan Jenkins (Michael W. Smith) and Jake Sanders (introducing Jeff Obafemi Carr) are both passionate pastors who worship the same God from the same book--but that's where the similarity ends. White and well-to-do Ethan is comfortable in his music ministry at the media-savvy suburban mega-church, The Rock; Jake is a street smart African-American who ministers to the gang members, teen mothers, and drug addicts of the urban Second Chance. When they are suddenly thrown together in a tough neighborhood and forced to work side by side, Ethan discovers there is no boundary between the streets and the sanctuary. But can the faith these two men share overcome the prejudices that divide them to give themselves and a struggling urban church a second chance?

---

Plot Keywords:

pastor | lead actor's first film | christian | christian film | 

---

Taglines:

Same faith. Same city. Different worlds.

---

Genres:

Drama

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some drug references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site sonypictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 February 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Segunda Chance

Filming Locations:

Brentwood Baptist Church - 7777 Concord Road, Brentwood, Tennessee, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,200,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$226,712, 19 February 2006, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$432,253, 5 March 2006

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cedar Partners,Provident Films,Ruckus Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael W. Smith's film debut.

---

Connections

Referenced in Four Kinds of Love (2014)

---

Soundtracks

CONCERTO F-MAJ OP.8
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi

User Reviews

Great message for todays church!

I had the opportunity to watch a preview of the movie, The Second Chance. Set in a large Southern city, the film portrays the racial tensions between a predominately white, affluent church with that of a black and financially struggling congregation that they have supported for many years. The movie does a good job of character and plot development with very credible acting from Michael W. Smith and the other lead actors. The film realistically portrays today's inner city environment which causes its content to receive a PG-13 rating. I believe that this movie contains a valuable and enjoyable message for today's Church. It is a moving story of renewal, forgiveness and Christian love.