Filmed in the homes of victims\u2019 family members, and inside the church, the 75-minute award-winning documentary \u201cEmanuel\u201d was produced by Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, a native of St. Matthews, and NBA basketball star Steph Curry, who started a film production company earlier this year and is outspoken about his Christian faith.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey both love the film, not only for its message of forgiveness and faith, but also for its dedication to justice and peace in America,\u201d Ivie says. \u201cTheir partnership is a rare one in a very divided industry, but it obviously speaks to the power of the story and the heart of these people that we are humbled to represent.\u201d<\/p>\n
The documentary is among a few made about the shooting, including hour-long public radio release \u201cEyes Closed in Prayer\u201d and Tribune Film Festival\u2019s \u201cLeo Twiggs: Requiem for Mother Emanuel.\u201d Yet, it stands apart in its search for the source of the unexpected forgiveness that touched so many heavy hearts in the wake of the tragedy. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere have been other attempts to tell this story,\u201d says Ivie. \u201cMany of them do mention forgiveness, but I also think what separates our telling from all the others is our theological understanding of where that forgiveness comes from. And that is the cross of Jesus Christ<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n Read it all<\/a> (my emphasis).<\/p>\n "While grief, confusion, shock and anger swept through the city after the attack, the families of the victims somehow found grace."<\/p>\n 'Emanuel' documentary produced by Viola Davis and Steph Curry gets to heart of grace | Charleston Scene https:\/\/t.co\/7VS59pgiUy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/q8SenFgCqv<\/a><\/p>\n — Sunbeams Are Free (@JackDeTate) November 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n