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Day of Defense (2003)
Directed by Adam Lawson
Overview
The story begins as two missionaries are arrested for unlawful proselytizing. The law regarding such behavior has been set up by the Christian Town Council to oversee the religious and more importantly “non-Christian” influences within the town. The movie follows Thomas Bryant’s inner struggle as he is ordered to defend the missionaries. As Thomas begins to empathize with the plight of the missionaries, he is confronted by his wife and forced into a confrontation with his friend-turned adversary, James Radner. Thomas becomes the center of animosity in the small town. His internal struggle becomes the catalyst of life and death-events portrayed in the story, bringing into question the topics of religion and acceptance. The intriguing court battle, together with a significant and surprising twist of fate for Thomas, lead to a strong critical ending that will leave the audience pondering what makes life memorable and truly important.
Rated PG | Length 102 minutes
Actors
Andrew Lenz | Michelle Wright | Camille Thomas | Brooks Utley | Salina Starr | John Foss | Allan Groves | James Westwood | Bryce Chamberlain | Joan Peterson | Gary Neilson | David Seaman | Wendy Assay | Lillith Fields | Brittany Wells | Steve Luna | Tye Nelson | Mitch English | Anson Clark | Cameron Hopkin | Josh Romney | Jessica Welch | Stephanie Appleton | T.J. Bates | Jason Butcher | Linda Clark | Tiffany Goodenough | Becky Heiss | Nate Herd | Eric Jensen | Michael Judd | Arlin Lords | Wendy Pyper | Paula Rietbrock | Darci Stilson | Rick Dodgen | Kim Page | Cody Stone | Justin Utley | B. Murphy | Roger Hampel | Donavan Hunsaker | Justin Wright | Nikelle Hunsaker | Evan Glassett | Clark Cooper | Kristi Labrum | Melissa Jackson | Wendy Bradshaw | Pamela Butters | Kimball Johnson