Everyone has a unique father story, whether positive or painful. It's always personal and can deeply affect the core of our identity and direction of our lives. Kendrick Brothers' "Show Me the Father" is the first documentary film from the creators of "War Room", "Overcomer" and "Courageous" legacy. Featuring a variety of amazing true stories, this captivating movie takes audiences of all ages on an inspiring and emotional cinematic journey. Providing a fresh perspective on the roles of fathers in today's society. This documentary invites one to think differently about how one views their earthly father, and how one personally relates to God.
There are many people interviewed for this including Dr. Tony Evans, Jim Daly, Jonathan Evans, Alex Kendrick, Stephen Kendrick, Eddie George, Deland McCullough, Sherman Smith and Larry Kendrick (the Kendrick Brothers' father).
This was directed with wrenching conviction by Rick Altizer ("Chonda Pierce: Laughing in the Dark" (documentary) '15, "Chonda Pierce: Enough" (documentary) '17, "Russ Taff: I Still Believe" (documentary) '18, "Chonda Pierce: Unashamed" (documentary) '19). Even though there was not a writer to this film, these individuals were able to candidly use their expertise and perspective to show us what it takes to be a father, to relate to a father or to have the ability to ward against any anger or bitterness they may have toward their father or how they can guide others to reassess how they view their father. All this was true talent in how Altizer was able to get these people to emulate the emotions and pathos they needed to bring home the meaning of this documentary. Considering this director's vast documentary experience, he was definitely in his comfort zone here. It's truly an inspirational film that embodies not only how we relate to our fathers, but how that is connected in how we connect with God and the fact that He is our heavenly father. It's with the idea that if we follow God's idea of what fatherhood is, that we can use those same principals in how we, as fathers, raise our children. There are, statistically, so many severe downfalls because of fatherless homes: joining gangs, jail time, poverty, increase of abortions, teenage pregnancy, etc. This shows its audience that, through Jesus Christ, we can have that amazing father through God, the ultimate father, even though we've had an abusive, neglectful, non-existent father. Today, being a very troubled time, we need to hear this more than ever to give us that hope, that security, peace and love that only God, through Jesus Christ can show us.
If you are a Christian--that knows and embraces Jesus Christ, this film will be an amazing shot in the arm, but even if you're not, this film will speak to you, as long as you are open to the needs in your lives that only God can understand and has the ability to allow you to overcome.
Out of 4 Stars: 4 Rated: PG 91mins.
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