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Written by Eric Tiansay
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Monday, 01 November 2010 02:09 PM America/New_York |
 I AM is being released tomorrow, Nov. 2, on DVD by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and distributed to Christian stores by Word Distribution.Billed as a "Christian version of the movie Crash," the film is a modern telling of the Ten Commandments. Set in Los Angeles, the film follows the lives of 10 strangers whose paths intersect and collapse through a plot that follows the Ten Commandments. "I AM represents filmmaking as a movement with the intention of engaging the audience, and igniting discussion, which explores our values and purpose as human beings," said co-producer John Ward, who also appears in the movie and attends Mariners Church in Irvine, Calif. I AM is the first feature film to be released by a studio to churches before its DVD release, as it was screened at more than 2,000 congregations nationwide.I AM retails for $22.98. Click here for more information on the film. |
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