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Forgiving the Franklins
- Director: Jay Floyd
- Writer: Jay Floyd
- Producer: Jay Floyd; Rob Houk
CGiii Comment
Floyd's debut...
The premise is really rather good...but, since Floyd did everything in this movie he really didn't need to pitch it - which is why it was made - with his own money - burning it would have been more profitable.
The direction is seriously below par, way too many close-ups and successive edits, clumsy composition...
Floyd suffers from working in the industry - his impressive credentials (as a clearance administrator) have obviously evolved into the delusion of being a director.
Did he ever watch any of the films he worked on? There is no evidence here.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
The Franklins are Bible belt Christians: Frank's a lawyer, Betty's a homemaker focused on her children and her church, Brian is a senior who plays football, his younger sister Caroline is a cheerleader who thinks she's fat, prays often, and is impatient with God. When the family is in a car crash, all but Caroline are in a coma during which they see Jesus who removes their inhibitions and their piety. Awake and refreshed, Frank, Betty, and Brian discover their sexuality, their independence from Sunday worship and formal prayer, and the ability to talk frankly. Caroline - and her godmother, Betty's best friend, Peggy - are horrified. Can Caroline be saved, and the Franklins forgiven?
Cast & Characters
Teresa Willis as Betty Franklin;
Robertson Dean as Frank Franklin;
Aviva as Caroline Franklin;
Vince Pavia as Brian Franklin;
Mari C. Blackwell as Peggy Lester;
Pop DaSilva as Jesus Christ;
Zak Spears as Coach Caldwell;
Andy Forrest as The Pastor;
Doug Purdy as Junior Law Partner;
Bob Savage as Senior Law Partner;
Terry Leftgoff as Bert Lester;
Erica Woodson as Station Attendant;
Kimberly Price as Christian Parent's Association Leader;
Tracy Berna as Christian Women's Group member;
Suzanne Brown as Christian Parent's Association Woman