Review of The Apostle (1997) by Jennifer — 07 Sep 2008

A film about American religion. Duvall's portrayal of the culture of holiness church is spot on, but I found no redemption for the character.

This review of The Apostle (1997) was written by Jennifer on 07 Sep 2008.

The Apostle has generally received positive reviews.

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