I Am (2010)

I AM offers an insight into the true nature of our God, and fights the damaging stereotypes of His character through a gritty, non-linear drama with a plot weaving around average people violating the Ten Commandments - one by one.

Director:

John Ward

Writer:

John Ward

Stars:

Tomas Boykin, John Ward, Todd Zeile

Cast

Credited cast:
Tomas Boykin	...	I AM
John Ward	...	Aaron Rossdale
Todd Zeile	...	Trevor Evans
Stefan Hayek	...	Jake Russell (as Stefan Hajek)
Jay Hindle	...	Lance Vita
Amy Holland Pennell	...	Alice Bordeaux (as Amy Holland)
Christinna Chauncey	...	Angelica Vita
Greg Fisk	...	Dr. Ortus
Gary Edward	...	Selani
Laura McHenry	...	Eva
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kate Bishop	...	Elaine
Joy Dineo	...	Gate Agent
Courtney Duckworth	...	Sarah Russell
Josie Gammell	...	Lt. Everett
Ace Marrero	...	Officer Allegro

Storyline

The Ten Commandments, as you've never seen them before, provide the framework for this compelling drama set in the City of Angels. A desperate heiress - A beautiful reporter - A vengeful detective - A charismatic district attorney - In modern-day Los Angeles, all of their lives will intersect, leading to profound choices that will test each character's morality and faith. With guidance from a mysterious stranger, these lost souls search for answers, only to discover that the path to salvation is closer than they ever could have imagined.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to the ten commandments | religious themes | bar | billionaire | musician | 

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Taglines:

It pays to remember...

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG-13

Did You Know?

Trivia

The genesis of this film was originally produced as a DVD series entitled "Liquid: The Ten, Part 1" and "Liquid: The Ten, Part 2". The feature film version develops further on the characters and related plot lines and has a many additional scenes that were filmed specifically for feature release.

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Connections

Edited from Liquid: The Ten, Volume One (2008)

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Soundtracks

Say Goodbye
Music and lyrics by Stefan Hayek
Performed by Rasa 9
Courtesy of Feel Love Fury, Inc.

User Reviews

Above the Usual

Having seen some really awful Christian films somehow along the way, I was extremely wary to even give this one a look, but got talked into it nevertheless, and was very surprised.

For once, a solid, interesting story that actually might appeal to someone outside of a church audience. As a matter of fact, it really strayed from the usual modus operandi of Christian films, which is to really push the bible rather than to just tell a story.

It seemed very mature in storytelling, as the plot lines were all different, but somehow intersected and worked with each-other and in the end, though all got resolved in a somewhat typical Hollywood fashion, the story itself kept me pretty involved and I found it to be, for the most part, compelling, which I can't say for any of the other Christian films I've seen.

The cinematography was done fairly well, and though the lighting did seem a little forced, the camera work was solid and the editing was cohesive and focused. The acting, for the most part, was natural, though some came off better than others.

All in all, this is not going to score anyone a whole lot of mainstream buzz or come out the other side with any real awards, but I found it to be, by far, the best of this genre I've seen, and I would recommend it as a rental for sure.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 October 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

I Am

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bay Ridge Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color