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TechnoratiWith the upcoming presidential election pitting two candidates with starkly different views of the current Supreme Court bench, voters are wary of the fact that the next president will undoubtedly decide the court's ideological direction for a generation.
Law experts say the outcome of the election probably will play a big role in retirements, with Justice John Paul Stevens, 88, and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 75, considered the most likely to step down soonest.
According to Escobar, eager sponsors are offering to underwrite a major movie event for “Come What May” before Nov. 4. Five distributors have already made bids for the movie and negotiations are underway with major players in Christian cinema, including the company currently distributing the box-office hit “Fireproof,” which has drawn over $16.9 million on a $500,000 production budget.
"We know that Christians love Come What May," stated Escobar. "What surprised us were the secular pro-choice audiences. Some have told us that the movie is causing them to reconsider their position."
"That's why this independent film made in Purcellville, Virginia – far from Hollywood – could be used to positively affect the elections for pro-life candidates." added Welty. "There is nothing from the pro-choice side that is remotely as persuasive."
Over the next couple of years, AFG plans to produce five films touching on themes with a biblical worldview important to family audiences.
The goal, says Escobar, is not just to produce high quality family films but also to prepare a new generation of Christian filmmakers capable of producing and directing films like the highly successful “Amazing Grace” and “Chronicles of Narnia” series.
"Our mission is to change culture for Christ through media," says Escobar.
According to a 2002 Barna Group survey, movies are one of the leading influencers in American society while churches have lost much of their influence.
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