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The Revival

Play trailer 1:38 Poster for The Revival 2017,  1h 25m,  Drama/ LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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A Baptist preacher stays in a secret affair with a young drifter.

Critics Reviews

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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times Jan 18, 2018
The often difficult squaring of religious fervor and sexual longing receives poignant, powerful treatment in "The Revival" ... Go to Full Review
Jon Frosch The Hollywood Reporter Jan 2, 2018
But it is a worthwhile one, showcasing a pair of deeply gifted leading men and a promising new talent behind the camera. Go to Full Review
Alistair Ryder Gay Essential Oct 10, 2019
Less a self-acceptance narrative, and more of an exploration of one man's crisis of faith, Samuel Bret Williams' screenplay avoids giving easy resolutions to the character's problems - making for an unrelentingly harrowing viewing experience. Go to Full Review
Cathy Brennan One Room With A View Feb 14, 2019
2/5
Holds a lot of potential. However, the conclusion will infuriate a lot of gay audience members, and the lack of scale and cinematic flair makes it a trudge to watch. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall May 7, 2018
3/5
This drama is sharply well written and played, with knowing observations about the collision between religion and culture. Go to Full Review
Craig Mathieson The Sunday Age Mar 16, 2018
3.5/5
[It] doesn't just capture the community dynamics of a southern church and the contradictory pressures, he allows Eli to be seen not as a hypocrite but someone who has genuinely tried to serve their faith and not their heart. Go to Full Review
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May 27, 2018 Well that was unexpected. No spoilers from me, though. Well acted. Well written. Intense and insightful plot. Worth your time
Han W Mar 23, 2018 This movie is absolutely incredible. The amount of praise I have for this film is bigger than words, the cinematography is gorgeous and the soundtrack portrays the tone of the story SO WELL! 10/10 would gay again See more
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Cast & Crew

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Jennifer Gerber

Director

Zachary Booth

Daniel

David Carl

Preacher

Stephen Ellis

Jimmy

Lucy Faust

June

Raymond McAnally

Trevor

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Movie Info

Synopsis A Baptist preacher stays in a secret affair with a young drifter.
Director
Jennifer Gerber
Producer
Sophie Finkelstein
Screenwriter
Samuel Brett Williams
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 23, 2018
Runtime
1h 25m
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