Emanuel

Name: Emanuel
Genre: Documentary
Released: June 17, 2019
Duration: 80 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Brien Gregorie, Dylann Roof, Felicia Sanders, George Howard Adams, Kyle Leatherberry

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Fathom Events | Release Date: June 17, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Brien Gregorie, Dylann Roof, Felicia Sanders, George Howard Adams, Kyle Leatherberry, Mark Williams, Nadine Collier, Polly Sheppard, Walter Strickland

Summary: On June 17th, 2015, a white supremacist walked into a bible study and murdered nine African Americans. This is the story of the victims and survivors of that night.

Director: Brian Ivie

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 80 min

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John DeFore

Jun 12, 2019

Both the racial motivations behind the crime and the community's startling reaction make this tragedy especially worth remembering; when it is shown nationwide on the shooting's fourth anniversary, June 17 (with an encore on June 19), it will leave few viewers unmoved. Read full review

Robert Abele

Oct 16, 2019

Through interviews with survivors of the massacre, loved ones and congregants, as well as reporters, politicians and activists, Ivie has made something heartfelt and messy, focused on what’s devotional in testifying about a joy that’s never coming back, and pardoning a malevolence that’s never gone away. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Jun 17, 2019

Most of all, Emanuel demonstrates forgiveness is hard work that requires a divine-level of fortitude. Especially when it comes at direct odds with the ones you hold dear. Read full review

Monica Castillo

Oct 10, 2019

Director Ivie, one of the co-founders of Arbella Studios, focuses on faith and social justice, and “Emanuel” perhaps best embodies those two tenets without seeming like it’s proselytizing. But the movie is strongest when it just lets its subjects talk with no agenda at hand. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Oct 10, 2019

The movie is primarily an act of bearing witness that does not ask to be judged on conventional filmmaking terms. Read full review

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Jan 28, 2020

Emanuel, forgive and don’t forget

I am actually very glad to be able to present a movie that is close to my soul, Emanuel. Many people remember the headlines about the Emanuel 9, but few remember the people who were truly affected. This limited release movie/documentary from some first timeEmanuel, forgive and don’t forget

I am actually very glad to be able to present a movie that is close to my soul, Emanuel. Many people remember the headlines about the Emanuel 9, but few remember the people who were truly affected. This limited release movie/documentary from some first time film producers, brings us their story. This film brings us their heart. Emanuel is going to be a movie that flies under the radar, but deserves to be in the forefront of this country’s face and spiritual heart. And I’m glad celebrities such as Stephen Curry and Viola Davis had the heart to get behind this film. So, let’s get to it.

Emanuel, is a deep dive into the four surviving relatives that ultimately shaped the tide of a divided country. The producers of this film did a great job of storytelling. They do a seamless job of navigating current events and feelings, history and spiritual presence. Many times films get lost in typical frameworks, but the producers challenged that narrative. This is part of the reason why I stated it is a movie/documentary. Most would clearly state this as a documentary, but the feel and parts of the beginning of this movie are artfully and cinematically done.

With that said, this movie/documentary is truly about the interviewees and the lesson this country desperately needs to learn from them. Amidst speaking about the loss of their loved ones, these people find a way to speak love, life, and forgiveness into this film. This is ultimately, the best part of the film. There are messages in this film that are needed for this country to heal and move forward. Christians/religious leaders need to be at the forefront of the healing of this country. And, putting your faith in everything good, even when it hurts, is the only message needed to get us past this cultural divide. The producers of this film gave this message a great medium.

Long story short, this movie must be seen and supported no matter where you see it. This movie evokes powerful emotions but, more importantly, powerful conversations about race relations and religious belief. In order for this country to succeed and to grow, a movie like this is necessary. Necessary to spark conversation, healing and spiritual growth. So, go see this in the theater or ask that your local theater add more showings of this film. If not, definitely support by finding this on some streaming service or requesting for it.

The Stream: Only in theaters June 17 through June 19th.

The Big Screen: Heart wrenching narrative of the delicate balance of faith amidst harsh race relations.

The Final Bill: Catch this in the theater while you can, and if you miss it, you should definitely request it on a streaming service.

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