Anybody know if this film is turd or treasure?
‘End of the Spear’ Premieres on January 20
A Special Message from Jerry Falwell
It’s not often you’ll find me endorsing a Hollywood movie. However, there is a special film premiering on January 20 that I believe Christians across the country should see.
The film is “End of the Spear,” an astonishing movie that recounts the story of Mincayani, a Waodani Indian in the Ecuadorian rainforest who leads the killing party that takes the lives of five missionaries: Nate Saint, Jim Elliot, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming and Roger Youderian. The film follows Mincayani’s life over the course of many years, including his unlikely friendship with Steve Saint — Nate’s son — and his ultimate path to redemption.
The release of the film marks the culmination of seven years of prayer, preparation and production by its team of Christian producers.
I am encouraging all my friends to go out and see “End of the Spear,” for three reasons:
1. I have seen the movie and it really is excellent. The production is first-class and the acting is superb.
2. The Christian community needs to get behind this film so that Hollywood recognizes that there is an immense audience for these types of movies. (In addition, if the film is successful at the box office, Every Tribe Entertainment — the production company behind it — will be able to produce more inspiring films that touch the heart, mind and soul.
3. The movie is a terrific vehicle for opening avenues of discussion regarding eternal matters with non-believers. I am recommending that Christians take unsaved relatives and friends to see “End of the Spear” so that you may discuss the themes of redemption and salvation with them afterward.
For my friends in the Lynchburg area, “End of the Spear” will be playing at the Carmike 8 (801 Lakeside Drive, behind the Plaza). Here is a link to Carmike 8 so you can check the show times for the film, beginning on January 20:
http://www.carmike.com/showtimes/dsp_showtimesdetail.aspx?theatrenumber=275410 Other readers across the nation may check their local listings to see where and when the film is playing, beginning January 20.
In the meantime, you may learn more about “End of the Spear” by visiting this website:
http://endofthespear.com/ The site includes a trailer and loads of information regarding the cast, the crew, and much more. I am also attaching a review by National Liberty Journal editor J.M. Smith, which recently ran in our newspaper:
http://www.nljonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=271&Itemid=114Folks, we complain a lot about how Hollywood has become a cesspool of violence and immorality. This is our chance to do something about initiating a change in that situation. Please join me in supporting “End of the Spear” when it premieres on January 20.