Man of Faith (2002)

You have GOT to be kidding!

Never in my life have I seen such a piece of total crap. This movie stunk up my house. I had to light candles all over the house to get the stench out. Dear Lord (no pun intended)! I'm ashamed to admit I was in this stinker. July 29, 2007

One Of The Best Christian Movies I've Ever Seen!!!

Starring Damian Chapa, Robert Wagner, Faye Dunaway, Jill St. John, and Brad Dourif, "Man of Faith" tells the amazing true story of Rev. Leroy Jenkins, a traveling evangelist who was gifted with the power to heal, restore, and set people free from all manner of afflictions. It was--by far--one of the most uplifting and inspiring Christian films I have ever seen. If you want a powerful spiritual boost, and the *absolute assurance* that God is still in the miracle-working business, see this movie. You won't be disappointed! July 27, 2007

Biopic's don't have to stink!

A fine film that was in post production for a very long time. Due to some rewrites I imagine.
A tale inspired by the early career and life of Rev. Leroy Jenkins it tells an interesting story with many "miracles" and hardships.

There is one actor that has a couple bit parts, but does an amazing job, of walking past a piano store, and walking into a diner and sitting down.

No real special effects to speak of, some wacky levitation.

Creepy Brad Dourif moment or three. But what movie with him wouldn't have creepy moments? April 19, 2007

UNATTRACTIVE BUT HONEST FILM ABOUT A DIFFICULT JOURNEY

When I picked up this film about faith healer Leroy Jenkins, who once boasted crowds second only to Billy Graham, I knew it was going to be different; but I was hoping to be pleasantly surprised. I wasn't, for the most part.

Even though the story is engaging, I cannot give it more than 2 stars because of the poor production values. The cinematography is lousy. The script, written by Damian Chapa, is okay. The acting, overall, is fair, with Chapa standing out from the other past-their-prime actors (Wagner, Dunaway and St. James). The sets and lighting are substandard, for the most part. Etc.

Leroy Jenkins lived a tortured life. It was tortured because of the sin that was so evident in it. He antagonized everyone, especially those in any authority, which the Bible says we are to obey. Is there any wonder he ended up in prison? But the result of that experience was that he came out a different man: more humble, more thankful.

The change that Jenkins went through was a good thing. What disappointed me most about the film, and I guess about his life, was that in ended - in what was supposed to be the present time - with him alone for the most part, lavishing his greatest affection on his German shepherd dog. To me, that was truly sad.

I didn't get a strong sense of his relationship with God from the film. I did see that he believed God could heal, but where was the relationship that is the centerpiece of Christianity? Where were the honest conversations with God that made characters like Robert Duvall's Apostle and Stephen Lang's Stonewall Jackson in Gods And Generals so memorable?

Everything about this film looks and sounds low budget, even the scene with Mae West and friends. Surely Mae West lived in something other than the average middle class house we are shown in her scenes. If not, then we needed to see something else, because those surroundings just weren't believable. Much of the film wasn't, especially from a production standpoint.

I appreciate Chapa's contributions, but they were not top-notch. He would have benefited from a better director than himself. I scratch my head at Wagner's involvement. As executive producer, surely he was aware of the low production values they were giving the film. I also wonder about the other actors involved. It just seems like a very sincere, yet unsuccessful, attempt.

I was glad to learn about Leroy Jenkins, but felt that he had suffered deeply throughout his life. What an unhappy life it was, but what a blessing that God, in His grace and mercy, changed him the way He did. Forget all the people He had healed. That was nothing compared to all the lives He had changed, including Jenkins'. I'm glad Jenkins finally realized that he was more than a man of miracles - he had BECOME a man of faith as well. For me, that was about the only payoff there was.

Waitsel Smith April 4, 2006

Be Healed!

"Man of Faith" was originally developed in 2002 as "The Calling." The direct to DVD was released January 2006 as "Man of Faith."

Damian Chapa is the writer/directed and portrays the main character Leroy Jenkins. The DVD is based on the true story of the flamboyant evangelist Leroy Jenkins-And how he became one of the largest ministries in the country. His followers claim he has the power to heal with his hands. Does he truly make miracles happen?

The DVD follows his orphaned childhood through his difficult adult endeavors. Leroy's own healing experience catapults him into believing. He is taken under the wings of his healing evangelist. Leroy learns the subtle nuisances of running a healing ministry.

The power to heal with faith is a very controversial topic, but this DVD does not take sides to belief or non-belief. It covers the life experiences of a man of faith. And his surrounding cast. The wealth and celebrity status made him a marked man. Leroy has enemies from ever aspect of life trying to destroy his lifestyle.

Robert Wagner (Amos), Faye Dunaway (Mae West) and Jill St. James (Elegant Lady) have cameo appearances. This movie was written with a loose script. It does not tackle any hard facts or any follow up on the healed. It is not filmed in documentary style so don't expect to be consumed with faith afterwards. Watch it for the moving experience.

March 4, 2006

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