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  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Solis Films
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Solis Films
  • 1 h 26 m

Summary Devoted to a simple life of faith in unforgiving Kentucky backcountry, a small religious sect seeks spiritual awakening as their Prophet (John Lina) nears death and his son, Eamon (Luke Beavers), prepares to step forward as their new leader. But, in his last moments, the Prophet instead names newcomer David (Chris Nelson) as his spiritua...

Directed By: Joshua Overbay

Written By: Ginny Lee Overbay, Joshua Overbay

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Solis Films
  • 1 h 26 m
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • Solis Films
  • 1 h 26 m

As It Is in Heaven

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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Summary Devoted to a simple life of faith in unforgiving Kentucky backcountry, a small religious sect seeks spiritual awakening as their Prophet (John Lina) nears death and his son, Eamon (Luke Beavers), prepares to step forward as their new leader. But, in his last moments, the Prophet instead names newcomer David (Chris Nelson) as his spiritua...

Directed By: Joshua Overbay

Written By: Ginny Lee Overbay, Joshua Overbay

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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5 Reviews
17% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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83% Positive
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80
Jul 10, 2014
This low-budget debut by Joshua Overbay cooks a surprising amount of tension from the barest minimum of ingredients.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
80
Jul 10, 2014
Director Overbay, working from an effective screenplay by his wife Ginny Lee Overbay, slowly ratchets up the tension in quietly compelling fashion.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 11, 2014
As It Is in Heaven ultimately doesn't go anywhere unexpected, but it does foster a potent, unexpected bond between its subjects and its audience.
By Simon Abrams FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 10, 2014
A disquieting film about testing faith.
By Bill Stamets FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 10, 2014
Overbay's palette is carefully lyrical, at a benumbed Martha Marcy May Marlene pitch, he pays attention to the verdant landscape and keeps his cast at a pensive and watchful low boil.
By Michael Atkinson FULL REVIEW
50
Aug 7, 2014
This journey into "Martha Marcy May Marlene" territory is never as tense and gripping as it should be, the incidents and most of the performances too tamped-down to spark a much-needed sense of animating friction.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Solis Films, Tracking Shot Productions
Release Date Jul 11, 2014
Duration 1 h 26 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline As It Is In Heaven is a feature film about a cult leader who struggles to cling to his faith and keep his community together after his end-of-days prophecy does not come to pass.
Website https://www.facebook.com/Overbay.Heaven
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Awards

Indie Grits, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Nashville Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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