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Tomatometer 1 Reviews 100% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Verified Ratings Three pastors face the risk of imprisonment and unlimited fines when they reopen their churches during the COVID-19...
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- Shannon Halliday
- PG-13
- Documentary
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THE ESSENTIAL CHURCH is an exceptionally well-made independent feature by Grace Community Church. During scenes depicting martyrdom, 3D modeled statues capture compelling testimonies while tastefully avoiding graphic violence.
- Shannon Halliday
- John Macarthur, James Coates, Tim Stephens
The Essential Church: Directed by Shannon Halliday. With Scott Atlas, Voddie Baucham Jr., Jay Bhattacharya, Gary Brady. When governments use Covid emergency act edicts to restrict the gathering and worship of the Church, three pastors facing the risk of imprisonment take a courageous stand.
- (334)
- Documentary, Drama, History
- Shannon Halliday
- 2023-07-28
Profoundly well-made and compelling, "Essential Church" deftly interweaves the stories of four churches: two in Canada and one in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 lockdown era; and that of 17th-century Puritans and Scottish Covenanters.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Aug 16, 2023. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. The definitive site for Reviews,...
Aug 2, 2023 · The government's clampdown on church services during the COVID-19 pandemic created a spiritual rebellion worthy of a documentary film. 'The Essential Church' mostly does the subject justice, capturing both church culture and the government's willingness to snuff it out.
Aug 3, 2023 · The film focuses on why Grace Community Church initially complied with the restrictions, and how Martyn-Lloyd Jones’ commentary on Romans 13 helped lead the elders to change course, and re-open. It follows the lawsuits leading to the church’s ultimate legal vindication.
