A Case For Love To Come Out On October 1st

A CASE FOR LOVE To Come Out On October 1st

–by Dr. Laura Wilhelm, LauraWil Intercultural

Brian Ide’s film A CASE FOR LOVE is inspired by the writings and teachings of Bishop Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church, best known for his passionate sermon about “The Power of Love” at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The film considers whether or not love, specifically unselfish love, is the solution to the extreme societal and political divide facing our world today.

Well-known figures, including Secretary Pete Buttigieg (Mayor Pete), NBC’s Al Roker, actor Sam Waterston (Law & Order), Reverend Becca Stevens (Thistle Farms), Representative John Clyburn, Dr. Russell Moore, Reverend Kelly Brown Douglas, Former Republican Senator John Danforth, Rabbi Yeheil Poupko, Dr. Mohammed Elsanousi, Rabbi Shoshana Conover, and Jon Meacham offer their insights on the theme. Eloquent as these impressive leaders of society can be, some of the most memorable statements come from children and humble men and women on the street. As one of them asserts, everyone has something to give!

Reviewed near perfectly on Rotten Tomatoes, A CASE FOR LOVE tells its story in a series of seven chapters that explore the themes of racial justice, sexual identity, military service, foster care, politics, sex trafficking, disability, and loss. The chapters are titled Being Dealt A Bad Hand, Love and Loss, Exclusion, Making It Look Easy, Answering the Call, Hope, and Love Is…In our interconnected world, selflessness is now key to survival. We can no longer isolate ourselves and protect our own interests exclusively. Curiosity and compassion reign supreme.

From October 1st, A CASE FOR LOVE will be available for sale or rental via iNDEMAND (Comcast, Cox Cable, Charter, Altice Cable, RCN Cable), Dish Network, Sling TV, DirecTV, UVerse, Verizon Fios, Amazon Video Direct, Vudu, iTunes, Microsoft and Google Play, as well as in Canada on Rogers West. It stands as an inspiring call to action as the 2024 Presidential election approaches.