I'm Not Ashamed
| I'm Not Ashamed | |
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| Directed by | Brian Baugh |
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| Based on | The Journals of Rachel Joy Scott |
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| Music by | Timothy Williams |
| Cinematography | John Matysiak |
| Edited by | Chris Witt |
Production company |
Visible Pictures |
| Distributed by | Pure Flix Entertainment |
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Running time | 112 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.5 million[2] |
| Box office | $2.1 million[3] |
I'm Not Ashamed is a 2016 drama film based on the journals of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Columbine, Colorado. Scott is the main protagonist, and the story of both gunmen who committed the shooting, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, is intertwined with Scott's.[4][5]
Cast
- Masey McLain as Rachel Joy Scott
- Nola Fulk as Young Rachel
- Ben Davies as Nathan Ballard
- David Errigo Jr. as Eric Harris
- Cory Chapman as Dylan Klebold
- Justin Cone as Sean
- Cameron McKendry as Alex
- Taylor Kalupa as Gabby
- Mark Daugherty as Kevin
- Jennifer O'Neill as Linda
- Derick Von Tagen as Craig Scott
- Isaac Lovoy as Mike Scott
- Sadie Robertson[6]
- Korie Robertson[6]
- Bella Robertson[6]
Controversy
The producers of the film accused YouTube of an anti-Christian bias for blocking the official trailer of I'm Not Ashamed for 11 months from its site.[7][8] Reportedly, the video sharing site had repeatedly removed the trailer for the movie from their site without offering any valid explanation.[9]
Box office
The film opened in 505 select theaters on October 21, 2016. The gross intake upon its opening day was $330,000.[3]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 29%, based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2/10.[10] On Metacritic, the film received a score of 31 out of 100, based on 6 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews."[11]
The Guardian rated the film 2 stars out of 5, with their justification being: "To use the senseless death of a school shooting victim to promote one's warped political agenda is, to use a trendy term, deplorable."[12] The A.V. Club gave it a D+, stating their belief the film is "just another vehicle for a series of scenes in which devout characters remind each other that God has it all under control" and that "the political implications are very unsavory".[13] The Los Angeles Times gave a mixed review, noting that while there was "...a refreshing lack of moralizing here, and a welcome emphasis on accepting people for who they are," they felt that "the forced ironies of having infamous teen mass-murderers interact with the heroine feels more than a little exploitative." [14]
The film did receive some positive reviews. Plugged In Online, a review site owned by Focus on the Family, gave a positive review of the film, saying: "Rachel Joy Scott's story is a moving example of the difference just one committed Christian can make in the lives of people around her." [15] Luke Y. Thompson, writing as a contributor for Forbes magazine opined "...with its pro-compassion message and likable lead, I'm Not Ashamed is a faith-based movie worthy of some praise."[16]
See also
References
- ↑ "AMC Theatres: I'm Not Ashamed". AMC Theatres. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ↑ Strowbridge, C.S. "2016 Preview: October". The Numbers. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- 1 2 I'm Not Ashamed - Box Office Mojo
- ↑ Washington Times.com
- ↑ CNS News.com
- 1 2 3 http://www.washingtontimes.com, The Washington Times. "'Duck Dynasty' stars to join cast of film about Columbine's Rachel Scott". The Washingtion Times. Retrieved 2016-05-26.
- ↑ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/filmmakers-accuse-youtube-anti-christian-934108
- ↑ http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2016/09/30/youtube-blocked-trailer-for-christian-movie-im-not-ashamed-for-months-films-co-writer-says.html
- ↑ "YouTube Blocked Trailer for Christian Movie 'I'm Not Ashamed' for Months, Film Execs Say". Fox News Entertainment. October 3, 2008. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ↑ "I'm Not Ashamed (2016)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ "I'm Not Ashamed (2016)". Metacritic. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ Hoffman, Jordan (October 21, 2016). "I'm Not Ashamed review - Faith-based drama exploits Columbine tragedy". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ Rizov, Vadim (October 21, 2016). "I'm Not Ashamed blames Columbine on Darwin". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ Murray, Noel (October 21, 2016). "Columbine setting inevitably casts a shadow over 'I'm Not Ashamed'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Holz, Adam. "I'm Not Ashamed". Plugged In. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ↑ Thompson, Luke (October 23, 2016). "'I'm Not Ashamed' To Like Some Aspects Of This Faith-Based Columbine Movie". Forbes. Retrieved 3 November 2016.