New Film "Between Mercy and Me” Takes a Hard & Honest Look at Racism
The new inspirational movie "Between Mercy and Me" is set to challenge societal norms and spark honest and raw conversations around sensitive topics including race, gentrification, and interracial dating within the evangelical church and beyond. The award-winning faith film features an original musical score and stand-out musical performances and delivers a unique cinematic experience that will resonate with audiences of all backgrounds. "Between Mercy and Me" will be available in theaters nationwide on June 20, for one night only, through Fathom Events at 7 pm local time. Tickets are available now at Fathom Events.
"Between Mercy and Me" has already garnered awards from several notable film festivals including "Best Musical Soundtrack" at the International Christian Film and Music Festival (2022); "Best Screenplay" at the New York Movie Awards (2021), and an "Honorable Mention" at the Florence Film Awards (2022).
The movie centers around Hugo, a talented musician and worship leader. As his community begins to shudder under the impact of gentrification and tragedy, Hugo sinks into the emotional circumstances of the world around him. His pastor challenges him to produce new music, something a bit more inspirational, in hopes of uplifting the congregation. Facing writer's block in his sanctuary, he opts to visit the new and improved neighborhood coffee shop where he encounters Mercy. A jubilant and extraverted fellow musician, Mercy offers to join Hugo in his song writing efforts. As their relationship grows, they are surprised by the reactions from their communities, friends and their own families. Hugo and Mercy, determined to not let hard conversations or tension keep them from being together, set out to create space for honest conversations and work towards unification in their community, challenging biases seen and unseen, often unspoken. One evening, their relationship is rocked by a routine traffic stop causing them to come face to face their own internal narratives and beliefs. Will they choose to wear vulnerability with one another or move apart with hard hearts affirming the very biases that they worked so hard to obliterate?
"Between Mercy and Me" was co-written and directed by Craig Lamar Brown, produced by Chase Crawford (Four by Three Productions), and Ashlee Mello (Day Twosday Productions). The film features original music by Andrea Summer who co-wrote the script with Brown and stars as "Mercy" with David Driskill as "Hugo." It also features appearances by popular radio host and minister Dr. Michael Brown, James Troup, and Kyndra Jefferies.
The film is a must-watch film for all who desire to learn more about having honest, authentic, and more meaningful conversations about race, and the impact of racial divisions within the church.
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