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Episode Synopsis
Mark Wahlberg stars in this biopic about "Father Stu"; a blue collar amateur boxer who discovers the power of grace & forgiveness leading him to become a Catholic priest. Written & directed by Rosalind Ross the film also stars Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, and Malcolm McDowell ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** 1:07 - Our first "faith based" movie review 2:20 - Talking Mel Gibson 13:50 - The character of Father Stu 16:45 - Does the film give enough credit to the legacy of Father Stu? 19:45 - James & Steve differ on what worked for Wahlberg's performance 24:00 - The challenges "faith based" films have in storytelling 32:04 - The soundtrack of "Father Stu" 36:18 - Final Score for "Father Stu"
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