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| director = Chad Kapper |
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| producer = [[David A.R. White]]<br/>Byron Jones<br/>Michael Scott<br/>Russell Wolfe<br/>J.E. Smith |
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| writer = Sean Paul Murphy<br>Timothy Ratajczak |
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| starring = [[Rebecca St. James]]<br>Logan White<br>[[Dick Van Patten]]<br>[[Brad Stine]] |
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| cinematography = Virgil L. Harper |
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| editing = Sean Paul Murphy |
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| studio = [[Pure Flix Entertainment]] |
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| distributor = EMI CMG Distribution |
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'''''Sarah's Choice''''' is a 2009 [[Christian film|Christian]] [[direct-to-video]] [[pro-life]] film directed by Chad Kapper. The film |
'''''Sarah's Choice''''' is a 2009 [[Christian film|Christian]] [[direct-to-video]] [[pro-life]] film directed by Chad Kapper. The film was the first lead film role for contemporary Christian singer-songwriter [[Rebecca St. James]] as the title character, along with [[Logan White]] and [[Dick Van Patten]].<ref name="Christian Cinema">{{cite news|last=staff|title=Rebecca St. James Made "Sarah's Choice"|url=http://www.christiancinema.com/catalog/newsdesk_info.php?newsdesk_id=1192#|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=Christian Cinema|date=November 3, 2009}}</ref> Christian comedian [[Brad Stine]] also appears in the film,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thepilotnews.com/content/view/136908/27/ |title=Plans fall into place; committee members needed |last=Donaghey |first=Michelle |date=November 16, 2009 |work=The Pilot News |accessdate=November 16, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> along with [[Charlene Tilton]] and [[Staci Keanan]]. It was released to DVD on November 1, 2009,<ref name="echristiannews">{{cite news|last=staff|title=Rebecca St. James’ First Leading Role in ''Sarah’s Choice''|url=http://www.echristiannews.com/movies/rebecca-st-james-first-leading-role-in-sarahs-choice/#|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=eChristianNews|date=November 4, 2009}}</ref> and was aired on February 27, 2010 on the [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]].<ref name="Christian Broadcast Network">{{cite news|last=staff|title=Rebecca St. James on 'Sarah's Choice'|url=http://www.cbn.com/700club/guests/bios/Rebecca_StJames_011510.aspx|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=[[Christian Broadcasting Network]]}}</ref><ref>[http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/vod/SUB72_RebeccaStJames_011510_WS CBN Video report]</ref> |
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== Plot == |
== Plot == |
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Sarah's (Rebecca St James) co-worker gets pregnant which means Sarah could have a promotion. Mean while her boyfriend Matt (Julian Bailey) is pulling pranks. Sarah then finds out she too is pregnant. At the doctor's office, a lady gives her a card and tells her the Lord will give her three visions. Megan (Logan White) revels her story about her abortion. Sarah Collins is considering an abortion. Before she makes her final decision, she had all three visions causing her to think about the impact on her future. |
Sarah's ([[Rebecca St James]]) co-worker gets pregnant which means Sarah could have a promotion. Mean while her boyfriend Matt (Julian Bailey) is pulling pranks. Sarah then finds out she too is pregnant. At the doctor's office, a lady gives her a card and tells her the Lord will give her three visions. Megan (Logan White) revels her story about her abortion. Sarah Collins is considering an abortion. Before she makes her final decision, she had all three visions causing her to think about the impact on her future. |
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== Cast == |
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* [[Rebecca St. James]] as Sarah Collins |
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* [[Logan White]] as Megan |
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* [[Dick Van Patten]] as Pastor Smith |
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* [[Brad Stine]] as Clay |
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* [[Staci Keanan]] as Denise |
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* [[Robert Miano]] as Henry |
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* [[Charlene Tilton]] as Michelle Biden |
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* Ethan Cooper Roy as Jack |
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* Julian Bailey as Matt Evans |
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* Sidney Mason Gunn as Jill |
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* Sean McGowan as Chad |
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* Matthew Bacis as Michael |
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* Linda Bisesti as Agnes Collins |
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* Marc Davies as Bob |
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* Judy Lewis as Older Sarah |
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* Carey Scott as Justin |
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* Sean Sedgwick as Thad |
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* Libby Smallbone as Daisy |
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* Yvette Tucker as Jennifer |
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== Production == |
== Production == |
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When speaking of her role in the film [[Rebecca St. James]] said, "Obviously everyone wants a redemptive story, but the truth is that 43 percent of childbearing-age women today have abortions; it's much higher than what most people think."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/25412-film-spotlights-the-unborn- |title=Film Spotlights the Unborn |last=DeVore |first=Leigh |date=November 16, 2009 |work=[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma]] |accessdate=November 17, 2009}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of approximately $900,000. St. James wrote the song, "Little One," for the movie.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gofbw.com/news.asp?ID=11074&page=1 |title=Rebecca St. James passionate about pro-life message |last=Kitchen |first=Kristen |date=November 30, 2009 |work=Florida Baptist Witness |accessdate=December 1, 2009}}</ref> |
Principle filming was completed in Ohio at the end of February 2009.<ref name="Christian Post">{{cite news|last=Kimball|first=Josh|title=Rebecca St James nears end of filming for first movie|url=http://www.christiantoday.com/article/rebecca.st.james.nears.end.of.filming.for.first.movie/22617.htm|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=[[Christian Post]]|date=February 24, 2009}}</ref> When speaking of her role in the film [[Rebecca St. James]] said, "Obviously everyone wants a redemptive story, but the truth is that 43 percent of childbearing-age women today have abortions; it's much higher than what most people think."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.charismamag.com/index.php/news/25412-film-spotlights-the-unborn- |title=Film Spotlights the Unborn |last=DeVore |first=Leigh |date=November 16, 2009 |work=[[Charisma (magazine)|Charisma]] |accessdate=November 17, 2009}}</ref> The film was made on a budget of approximately $900,000. St. James wrote the song, "Little One," for the movie.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gofbw.com/news.asp?ID=11074&page=1 |title=Rebecca St. James passionate about pro-life message |last=Kitchen |first=Kristen |date=November 30, 2009 |work=Florida Baptist Witness |accessdate=December 1, 2009}}</ref> |
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== Release == |
== Release == |
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''Sarah's Choice'' was released to DVD on November 1, 2009. |
''Sarah's Choice'' was released to DVD on November 1 2009, and DVD release was followed by a theatrical premiere at [[Warner Brothers Studios]] in [[Hollywood, California|Hollywood]].<ref name="HM Magazine">{{cite news|last=Van Pelt|first=Doug|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/2009/11/rebecca-st-james-movie-premiere/|title=Rebecca St. James movie premiere|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=[[HM Magazine]]|date=Novembr 16, 2009}}</ref><ref name="Life News">{{cite news|last=Ertelt|first=Steven|title=Pro-Life Movie Sarah’s Choice Debuts, With Christian Singer Rebecca St. James|url=http://www.lifenews.com/2009/11/23/nat-5700/|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=Life News|date=November 23, 2009}}</ref> The DVD contains bonus features "The Making Of", "Trailers", and "Commentary", and is available from EMI CMG Distribution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.christianpost.com/article/20091119/pro-life-movie-starring-rebecca-st-james-hits-stores/ |title=Pro-Life Movie Starring Rebecca St. James Hits Stores |last=Donovan |first=Kevin P. |date=November 19, 2009 |work=[[The Christian Post]] |accessdate=November 20, 2009}}</ref> The film is also set to air uncut and commercial free on February 27, 2010 on the [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lifenews.com/nat6052.html |title=Pro-Life Movie ''Sarah's Choice'' Makes Television Debut Saturday on TBN |last=Ertelt |first=Steven |date=February 25, 2010 |work=LifeNews.com |accessdate=February 26, 2010}}</ref> It was shown at the Projecting Hope Film Festival at Waterworks Cinemas near [[Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09281/1003819-60.stm |title=Projecting Hope Film Festival is free and Christian-friendly |last=Vancheri |first=Barbara |date=October 8, 2009 |work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]] |accessdate=November 1, 2009}}</ref> |
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=== Reception === |
=== Reception === |
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Megan Basham of ''[[World (magazine)|World]]'' magazine said, "Newcomer Rebecca St. James turns in a subtle and affecting performance as Sarah..."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16320 |title=Half of a good film |last=Basham |first=Megan |date=January 30, 2010 |work=[[World (magazine)|World]] |accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> [[Jesusfreakhideout]] gave the film four out of five stars and mentioned it was one of the best Christian films to date.<ref>http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/movies/SarahsChoice.asp</ref> |
Megan Basham of ''[[World (magazine)|World]]'' magazine said, "Newcomer Rebecca St. James turns in a subtle and affecting performance as Sarah..."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16320 |title=Half of a good film |last=Basham |first=Megan |date=January 30, 2010 |work=[[World (magazine)|World]] |accessdate=January 15, 2010}}</ref> [[Jesusfreakhideout]] gave the film four out of five stars and mentioned it was one of the best Christian films to date.<ref>{{cite web|last=DiBiase|first=John|title=review: ''Sarah's Choice''|url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/movies/SarahsChoice.asp|date=November 15, 2009|publisher=jesusfreakhideout|accessdate=April 1, 2012}}</ref> [[Christian Broadcasting Network|CBN]] noted the film's storyline of lead character Sarah Collins by stating the film "portrays all the believable influences for abortion through her co-workers, pro-abortion medical clinic, and her personal motives to stay on the career track." They noted the film's "pro-life message" and that the filmmakers approached the topic without use of graphic representations, "making it suitable for family viewing, as well as, for church groups". The noted that Rebecca St James wrote and sang the song “Little One”, which was used as background music at the end of the film," and praised St. James' for "infusing her character with the passion she portrays in music."<ref name="Christian Broadcasting Network 2">{{cite news|last=Patch|first=Beth|title=A Look at Rebecca St. James’ New Movie|url=http://www.cbn.com/entertainment/screen/patch_sarahs_choice.aspx|accessdate=April 1, 2012|newspaper=[[Christian Broadcasting Network]]}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 21:36, 1 April 2012
Sarah's Choice | |
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Directed by | Chad Kapper |
Written by | Sean Paul Murphy Timothy Ratajczak |
Produced by | David A.R. White Byron Jones Michael Scott Russell Wolfe J.E. Smith |
Starring | Rebecca St. James Logan White Dick Van Patten Brad Stine |
Cinematography | Virgil L. Harper |
Edited by | Sean Paul Murphy |
Music by | James Robert Ballard |
Production company | |
Distributed by | EMI CMG Distribution |
Release date | November 1, 2009 |
Country | Template:FilmUS |
Language | English |
Budget | $900,000 |
Sarah's Choice is a 2009 Christian direct-to-video pro-life film directed by Chad Kapper. The film was the first lead film role for contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James as the title character, along with Logan White and Dick Van Patten.[1] Christian comedian Brad Stine also appears in the film,[2] along with Charlene Tilton and Staci Keanan. It was released to DVD on November 1, 2009,[3] and was aired on February 27, 2010 on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.[4][5]
Plot
Sarah's (Rebecca St James) co-worker gets pregnant which means Sarah could have a promotion. Mean while her boyfriend Matt (Julian Bailey) is pulling pranks. Sarah then finds out she too is pregnant. At the doctor's office, a lady gives her a card and tells her the Lord will give her three visions. Megan (Logan White) revels her story about her abortion. Sarah Collins is considering an abortion. Before she makes her final decision, she had all three visions causing her to think about the impact on her future.
Cast
- Rebecca St. James as Sarah Collins
- Logan White as Megan
- Dick Van Patten as Pastor Smith
- Brad Stine as Clay
- Staci Keanan as Denise
- Robert Miano as Henry
- Charlene Tilton as Michelle Biden
- Ethan Cooper Roy as Jack
- Julian Bailey as Matt Evans
- Sidney Mason Gunn as Jill
- Sean McGowan as Chad
- Matthew Bacis as Michael
- Linda Bisesti as Agnes Collins
- Marc Davies as Bob
- Judy Lewis as Older Sarah
- Carey Scott as Justin
- Sean Sedgwick as Thad
- Libby Smallbone as Daisy
- Yvette Tucker as Jennifer
Production
Principle filming was completed in Ohio at the end of February 2009.[6] When speaking of her role in the film Rebecca St. James said, "Obviously everyone wants a redemptive story, but the truth is that 43 percent of childbearing-age women today have abortions; it's much higher than what most people think."[7] The film was made on a budget of approximately $900,000. St. James wrote the song, "Little One," for the movie.[8]
Release
Sarah's Choice was released to DVD on November 1 2009, and DVD release was followed by a theatrical premiere at Warner Brothers Studios in Hollywood.[9][10] The DVD contains bonus features "The Making Of", "Trailers", and "Commentary", and is available from EMI CMG Distribution.[11] The film is also set to air uncut and commercial free on February 27, 2010 on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.[12] It was shown at the Projecting Hope Film Festival at Waterworks Cinemas near Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania.[13]
Reception
Megan Basham of World magazine said, "Newcomer Rebecca St. James turns in a subtle and affecting performance as Sarah..."[14] Jesusfreakhideout gave the film four out of five stars and mentioned it was one of the best Christian films to date.[15] CBN noted the film's storyline of lead character Sarah Collins by stating the film "portrays all the believable influences for abortion through her co-workers, pro-abortion medical clinic, and her personal motives to stay on the career track." They noted the film's "pro-life message" and that the filmmakers approached the topic without use of graphic representations, "making it suitable for family viewing, as well as, for church groups". The noted that Rebecca St James wrote and sang the song “Little One”, which was used as background music at the end of the film," and praised St. James' for "infusing her character with the passion she portrays in music."[16]
References
- ^ staff (November 3, 2009). "Rebecca St. James Made "Sarah's Choice"". Christian Cinema. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ Donaghey, Michelle (November 16, 2009). "Plans fall into place; committee members needed". The Pilot News. Retrieved November 16, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ staff (November 4, 2009). "Rebecca St. James' First Leading Role in Sarah's Choice". eChristianNews. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ staff. "Rebecca St. James on 'Sarah's Choice'". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ CBN Video report
- ^ Kimball, Josh (February 24, 2009). "Rebecca St James nears end of filming for first movie". Christian Post. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ DeVore, Leigh (November 16, 2009). "Film Spotlights the Unborn". Charisma. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
- ^ Kitchen, Kristen (November 30, 2009). "Rebecca St. James passionate about pro-life message". Florida Baptist Witness. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug (Novembr 16, 2009). "Rebecca St. James movie premiere". HM Magazine. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
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(help) - ^ Ertelt, Steven (November 23, 2009). "Pro-Life Movie Sarah's Choice Debuts, With Christian Singer Rebecca St. James". Life News. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ Donovan, Kevin P. (November 19, 2009). "Pro-Life Movie Starring Rebecca St. James Hits Stores". The Christian Post. Retrieved November 20, 2009.
- ^ Ertelt, Steven (February 25, 2010). "Pro-Life Movie Sarah's Choice Makes Television Debut Saturday on TBN". LifeNews.com. Retrieved February 26, 2010.
- ^ Vancheri, Barbara (October 8, 2009). "Projecting Hope Film Festival is free and Christian-friendly". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
- ^ Basham, Megan (January 30, 2010). "Half of a good film". World. Retrieved January 15, 2010.
- ^ DiBiase, John (November 15, 2009). "review: Sarah's Choice". jesusfreakhideout. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
- ^ Patch, Beth. "A Look at Rebecca St. James' New Movie". Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved April 1, 2012.