Rated PG-13
Starring Wade Williams, David Sanborn, Mollyana Ward,
Directed by Curtis Graham
The Story:
James (Williams) is a detective. His world is shattered when his team kills an unarmed suspect and his wife (Ward) suffers a miscarriage. James is forced into retirement, and he grows bitter and disillusioned with his life and his faith. His brother Paul (Sanborn) pulls some strings and gets James hired to coach baseball and teach Criminal Justice at a local private high school.
There you have the basic precepts of this movie inspired by a true story.
Religion does indeed play a significant role in this film.
James turns his back on God, but when he winds up teaching in a Christian school, naturally the students keep questioning him about his faith and beliefs.
When James uncovers some nefarious dealings in the school, he further ostracizes himself from his students and the faculty.
It's when he puts the very existence of Jesus on trial that the film finds its center and helps James heal.
Along the way, you'll also be treated to some of the worst baseball scenes ever filmed.
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Seriously, who swings at a pitch at face level?
As for who the famous brother is, well if you didn't get the hint from the title of this review, shame on my hint for not being more obvious.
It's Ray Romano from Everybody Loves Raymond.
Final Grade: B- / C+ range
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Not quite great enough to rush out and buy it, but if it becomes streaming down the road, I'd certainly watch it again.
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