The Apostle

I hope those of you in attendance the last two weeks enjoyed our screening of The Apostle. If you missed it, check it out by renting it or adding it to your Netflix list!

When you do, consider these questions/thoughts:

1) How does The Apostle E. F. (Sonny) redeem himself? Or does he?

2) Do the things that he does in the second half of the film justify those that happen in the beginning? Regardless of justification, do you feel Sonny is or will be forgiven?

3) What do you think about Sonny's "self-proclamation" in becoming an Apostle - is it legit? What do you think about his convictions? Does he truly believe God is calling him to do the things he does?

4) How does Sonny's character change throughout the film.

5) What can we learn about prayer by watching this film? Music? Cultural influences on religion and preaching styles?

6) Sonny/Apostle E. F. is shown to be a human being with PLENTY of flaws and struggles with "sins of the flesh" - does this make it easier for us to relate?

7) What do you think about Sam's character? Do you think he has learned from Sonny and might eventually take his place?

8) How does the opening scene make you feel? Why?

9) Many themes run though this film, including: faith, redemption, forgiveness, culture, race, sin, prayer, relationships... What are your thoughts on the issues presented.

I look forward to offering another film study in the future - this was fun!

Happy holidays, one and all!

Yours, Rachel