“I’ve always been drawn to hands. I think it’s because it’s the way we touch people,” wrote Rachel Joy Scott in her journal. “If one person could go out of their way to show compassion, it could start a chain reaction." After praying, “Father, use my life to touch the world and let your light shine through me,” Rachel’s renewed commitment to Jesus played out compassionately and powerfully at her high school and around the world. Pure Flix presents I’M NOT ASHAMED, the inspiring true story of Rachel Joy Scott at Columbine High School. When her hopes and dreams seemed to end, God was just getting started. Opening in theaters October 21, I’M NOT ASHAMED stars Masey McLain, Ben Davies, Sadie Robertson, Korie Robertson, Jaci Velasquez, and Jennifer O’Neill. This hope-filled story reminds us that when we put our lives in God’s hands, we can make a world of difference.
I'm Not Ashamed has a great message and story. It is sad, but also very uplifting. The overall presentation could have been much better. The acting and filming was sub-par. On an independent Christian film standards this movie is better than most however. It would be a good movie for church youth groups and communities to go see together. I'm Not Ashamed would spark a great discussion about faith and leading by example.
I'm Not Ashamed is based off of Rachel Joy Scott's diary entries and first person accounts. Doing this helped make the movie believably get into her head and see how she was feeling. Rachel doubts herself and her faith many times throughout the movie but I believe she was a brave girl. She may have doubted herself but she was an incredibly kind and caring person. I loved seeing all the positive impacts her actions created. I wish she could have seen how she helped the people around her. Something I really liked was that she was not pushy and did not try to convert people to her faith. She was very open about being a Christian but told people she respected their beliefs and did not want to try to change them. However, she was there to talk to if they wanted someone. She was welcoming without being annoying.
Here is an interview I found of Rachel Scott's brother revisiting Columbine
You don't see too many of these types of movies so it's refreshing for sure!
ReplyDeleteSo true! Between Landmark and Carmike Peoria is starting to do a better job at bringing in Indie movies. They're a nice change from all the blockbusters.
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