i will always admire robert duvall for all the personal effort he put into make this film . a a church worker who be a moderate or liberal christian and there be few other movie like it out there . it present a pastor who be clearly flaw and sinful and a all of u be . however and it also present someone who simply want to serve the lord and help people and whether they be poor and black or prisoner . the filming location and use of real pastor give the movie an extremely authentic feel . great music as well . highly recommended movie with great act and a story that make you think and a balanced portrayal of evangelical christianity .