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  • Starring: Michael W. Smith
  • Summary: The Second Chance is a film about two men - one from a white church in the well-to-do suburbs and one from a black church in the inner-city projects. Although founded by the same man, each church manifests its mission in a very different way. This film authentically tells the story of how a rebellious son and a street-smart pastor struggle to bridge the gap between their respective churches and cultures. More importantly, at its core, The Second Chance is about being willing to step outside your comfort zone and serve where you are called. (Provident Films LLC)… Expand

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  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Justin Chang
    60
    The crisply made feature delivers an involving if not always persuasive portrait of religious leaders in conflict.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Jeannette Catsoulis
    60
    Startlingly direct if unavoidably preachy, The Second Chance takes aim at Christianity's racial divide and the corporatization of faith. Its message is simple: being a Christian requires more than just dropping a check in the collection plate every Sunday morning.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Crust
    60
    A movie-of-the-week treatment of race and class, the film credibly portrays the day-to-day workings of an urban ministry.

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  1. KentA.
    9
    other than a few cliched characters, a well made and persuasive film.
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  2. M.Stover
    9
    Very well done. Shows the basics of Christianity and Humanity. Very good message for today's Society!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BR.
    1
    Very, very slow - disappointing since it was Steve Taylor making it. Michael W. Smith is a performer not an actor. It was very bad - frankly embarassing - the only bright light was the inner city pastor - other than that a bad MOW.… Expand
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