Healing River (2020)

A woman's only son is killed by an opiate-addicted driver. Her grief turns to rage when the court system fails her and, desperately seeking justice, she pursues him. Their confrontation reveals more than they ever could have imagined.

Director:

Mitch Teemley

Writer:

Mitch Teemley

Stars:

Christine Jones, Michael Wilhelm, Rupert Spraul

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Christine Jones	...	Ingrid Ambelin
Michael Wilhelm	...	Father Peter
Rupert Spraul	...	Alec McCortland
Renika Williams	...	Rose Harken
Torrie Wiggins	...	Nadine Wardlow (as Torie Wiggins)
Spencer Lackey	...	Michael Ambelin
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Michael Bath	...	David Longerman
Xavier Blanco	...	Gordo
Daniel Britt	...	JG
John E. Brownlee	...	Corrections Officer
Billy Chace	...	Bailiff
Devyn Cowherd	...	Young Neecie
Raelyn Cowherd	...	Older Neecie
Michelle Dobrozsi	...	Guardian Ad Litem
Peanut Edmonson	...	Young Alec

Storyline

A woman's only son is killed by an opiate-addicted driver. Her grief turns to rage when the court system fails her and, desperately seeking justice, she pursues him. Their confrontation reveals more than they ever could have imagined.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for mature thematic elements, substance issues, some language and brief violence

User Reviews

Edgy/Engaging...

The producers put an awful lot of resources into Healing River and it showed on screen. I respect their choices on some edgier issues they allowed- not typical for a Christian film. Our lives are full of unlikely circumstances and pain- and this movie tracks with a few that make you ask hard questions about God. Too many Christian films wrap everything up with a nice little bow way too easily. I find it was a good exploration of redemption, probably beyond what most people could comprehend. It may open some eyes and hearts. The Catholic angle was interesting to me, but never in genuine conflict with my Protestant faith. I think the production was good- interesting camera angle choices by Director and effective, creative lighting throughout. The acting is very strong across the board, with a couple of standouts being the "mom", the "addict" and the "girlfriend." They did a lot of heavy-lifting, with powerful (when needed) and subtle (often missing from this genre) performances throughout. The music could have been stronger in some pivotal scenes, but I'm a Nashville guy and I set the bar very high. This is worth the watch to take your mind and faith for a walk. If you're not a Christian- all the more reason to get your mind working. This movie presents simple truths in the midst of hard situations.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 May 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Healing River

Company Credits

Production Co:

St. Michael Movies

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color