Preacher’s Kid: Modern Twist to Biblical Parable
Preachers’ kids often get a very bad wrap. Either they are thought of as being goody two shoes or rambunctious and mischievous. There is never a middle ground. Using role models does two things. It adds the pressure of living up to the standards of the role model, and it adds pressure to the ones on the role model to uphold the perceived status. Such is the case of preachers’ kids. They are held in a higher regard because their parent(s) are revered as being those with the closest connections to God, and what is more perfect on earth than a friend of God? Absolutely nothing! Anything that they say or do is examined critically and analyzed fully. Some people assume that their entire lives revolve around religion. “That means in their spare time all preachers’ kids do is read the Bible, listen to gospel music, and pray,” said one lady whose father has been a preacher for more than twenty-five years. Another PK, also known as preacher’s kid, told me, “It is as if when we do something wrong, other people feel better about things that they have done that are wrong.” If that is how others feel, seeing a preacher’s kid do wrong, how does a preacher’s kid feel when he/she does wrong? Some feel like they can’t go home.
The truth is no matter what has been done, home always has an opened door. The new movie, “Preacher’s Kid,” personifies this message as it tells the well-known story of the prodigal son found in the 15th chapter of the book of Luke in the Holy Bible and modernizes it for the 21st century. Starring in the film that was written and directed by Stan Foster is the multi-talented LeToya Luckett. Taking the leading role, Luckett plays twenty something Angie King. “She is one of those girls who knows only her life within the church. Her father is very overprotective. He does not like exposing her to “worldly things,” said Luckett. Feeling the world has more to offer, the girl sets about discovering it on her own. After sneaking out to see a gospel stage play with her friends, Angie is presented an opportunity to become a member of the staff. She jumps at this chance despite the objections of her father. “This girl goes away from home thinking she is missing something and gets more than she bargains for,” said “Preacher’s Kid” writer and director Stan Foster. Since Angie is a part of a gospel stage play she assumes all the actors are just as much of a Christian as she is. “She realizes that behind the stage is something totally different,” said Luckett. Angie discovers that the actors are not what they seem to be and neither is the world that she thought she was missing. Now, the answer to what Angie does when she finds out that things are not as they seem is what the audience finds out when viewing the movie.
The audience will also discover other talents in this movie. Other stars in “Preacher’s Kid” are Grammy nominated Trey Songz, R&B entertainer Tank Babbs, Sharif Atkins, Gregalan Williams, Essence Atkins, and recording artist Kierra KiKi Sheard. “Preacher’s Kid” is Foster’s second film. His credits include Bishop T. D. Jakes “Woman, Thou Art Loosed.” “Preacher’s Kid” opens nationwide on January 29, 2010. Take a look!
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