The Armor of Light
Film Collaborative, The | Release Date: October 30, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
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12
Mixed:
0
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1
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90
New York Magazine (Vulture)Bilge EbiriNov 2, 2015
Far beyond the courage of its convictions, The Armor of Light also has the intelligence and grace to embrace its contradictions. It’s a beautiful, conflicted piece of work. Read full review
83
The PlaylistKatie WalshNov 5, 2015
The Armor of Light condemns the organizations that create cultures of fear in order to line their own pockets, cultures that end up putting human life below profits. Read full review
83
Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerOct 30, 2015
The film is a dual portrait in courage. Read full review
80
Village VoiceMeave GallagherOct 27, 2015
[An] electrifying documentary. Read full review
75
Movie NationRoger MooreNov 10, 2015
The Armor of Light isn’t a mind-changing documentary. But Disney/Hughes’ film suggests that Schenck’s conversion is the beginning of an attempted unwinding of “a Faustian pact” (his words) between the NRA and evangelical Christianity. Read full review
75
New York PostSara StewartOct 29, 2015
Watching Schenck and McBath campaign to fellow Christians for a dissociation between God and guns, you suspect their words are falling on deaf ears. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenOct 29, 2015
Whether viewers accept the spiritual terms of the conversation or not, the unlikely allies shine a burning light on questions that go to the essence of who we are and what it means to value life. Read full review
70
The New York TimesNicolas RapoldOct 29, 2015
Not every point of view portrayed in the film will sit well with each viewer, but Mr. Schenck and Ms. McBath do their utmost to act in good faith. Read full review
70
Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzOct 29, 2015
The Armor of Light can be frustrating and painful to watch. But ultimately, there is hope here. Schenck and McBath are only two people from opposite sides of the political spectrum coming together, but at least that’s a start. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOct 27, 2015
Exploring the issue of whether being pro-life and pro-gun are mutually compatible, The Armor of Light puts a human face on the perpetually divisive topic. Read full review
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The A.V. ClubNoel MurrayOct 29, 2015
The main reason to see The Armor Of Light is to spend more time with Schenck, and to get a sense of how deeply he’s thought about all of this. Read full review
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Washington PostMichael O'SullivanOct 29, 2015
The Armor of Light is a fascinating little piece of storytelling. Read full review
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Slant MagazineClayton DillardOct 26, 2015
It doesn't trust the inherently complex material to speak for itself or care to consider its consequences beyond instances of manufactured, gut-wrenching immediacy. Read full review
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