The Gospel (film)

The Gospel is a 2005 film directed and written by Rob Hardy. It was released in the United States on October 7, 2005. The film retells the Parable of the Prodigal Son in a modern context.

Cast

• Boris Kodjoe as David "DT" Taylor
• Idris Elba as Reverend Charles Frank
• Clifton Powell as Bishop Fred Taylor
• Nona Gaye as Charlene Taylor-Frank
• Omar Gooding as Wesley
• Tamyra Gray as Rain
• China Anne McClain as Alexis
• Donnie McClurkin as Minister Terrence Hunter
• Aloma Wright as Ernesteine
• Keshia Knight Pulliam as Maya Walker
• Hezekiah Walker as Brother Gordon
• Michael J. Pagan as Young David
• Sierra Aylina McClain as Sue (girl in Children's Choir)
• Lauryn Alisa McClain as Anne (girl in Children's Choir)

Cameo Appearances

• Yolanda Adams as herself
• Martha Munizzi as herself
• Fred Hammond as himself
• Kirk Franklin as himself

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features the following songs:

1. He Reigns (Kirk Franklin feat. Papa San)
2. Victory (Yolanda Adams)
3. Glorious (Martha Munizzi)
4. You Are Good (Greg Kirkland)
5. Still Alive (Kirk Franklin singers)
6. Change Is Gonna Come (Deitrick Haddon)
7. Ooh Child (Urban Mix) (Donnie McClurkin feat. Kirk Franklin)
8. The Closer I Get To You (Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack)
9. When I Pray (Interlude) (Joann Rosario)
10. All Things Are Working (Fred Hammond)
11. I Need You To Survive (Hezekiah Walker & the Love Fellowship Choir)
12. Now Behold The Lamb (Tamyra Gray, feat. Idris Elba Serman & Clifton Powell Parable)
13. Put Your Hands Together (Fred Hammond and Natalie Wilson)

Reception

Produced on a budget of US$4 million, The Gospel reported grosses of $15,778,152 at the North American box office.

According to the Rotten Tomatoes web site, 34% of movie reviews of The Gospel were positive and 66% negative (12 positive, 23 negative).

The film received three nominations in the Black Reel Awards of 2006: Idris Elba was nominated for Best Actor, Nona Gaye was nominated for Best Actress, and Rob Hardy was nominated for Best Screenplay, Original or Adapted.

References

1. ^ "The Gospel". Box Office Mojo. 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-30. 
2. ^ "The Gospel (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. IGN Entertainment. 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-30. 

External links

• Official site
• The Gospel at the Internet Movie Database

Reviews

• Music redeems confused 'Gospel', The Boston Globe, Ty Burr, October 7, 2005.
• The Gospel (2005): A Church Welcomes Home a Wayward Son, New York Times, Laura Kern, October 7, 2005.
• Heavenly voices raise 'The Gospel's' spirit, San Francisco Chronicle, Walter Addiego, October 10, 2005.