A small family food establishment became the perfect setting for three female employees to discover their true selves as well as the truth, nature and power of God. The story begins with John Amos (from Coming 2 America, Madea’s Witness Protection), as Mr. Brady, the shop owner who fell into severe hardship when his wife died.
The three women who are employed at the diner and who viewed Mr. Brady as a father figure, were flung into different personal battles as the story unfolded. One in an abusive relationship; another is a recovering drug addict struggling to keep custody of her son; and the other is uneducated with little prospect for advancement, but is determined to forge ahead, regardless.
The storyline is rich with many twists and surprises. In one instance, Mr Brady has to dig deep into his faith as he was called upon to compromise his Christian principles in order to make his business successful.
In times of hardship, families stick together, and that was abundantly clear as the women, who saw themselves as a family, united in a common goal to save Mr Brady’s business. However, it was only at the point when they understood not to trust their own emotions but instead rely on God, that success came.
Act of Faith had some good inner-plots, and the actors delivered well in the main roles, as they captured the imaginations of viewers into the high drama unfolding on the screen. Amos was excellent as Mr Brady; whether he was giving well-needed advice to his staff or being firm with an adversary.
Several issues were explored in the film, but the underlying message that a threefold cord is not easily broken was crystal clear. This message could not be missed by anyone in the moment when all three women concluded that ‘they were sisters’ and they had a common goal to protect their ‘father’.
The movie, which is available on YouTube, ends with an unexpected but utterly delightful turn of events.Act of Faith is directed by Dan Garcia (Speed Demons) and starring along with John Amos are Cassi Davis (Madea’s Family Reunion), Tamala Jones (Booty Call), Paula Jai Parker (Hustle & Flow), and Joe Torry (Poetic Justice).
