The Second Chance
The Second Chance is a 2006 drama film, directed by veteran musician Steve Taylor. The film won Best Feature Film at the Christian WYSIWYG Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Steve Taylor |
| Produced by | J. Clarke Gallivan Coke Sams Steve Taylor |
| Written by | Chip Arnold Henry O. Arnold Ben Pearson Steve Taylor |
| Starring | Michael W. Smith Jeff Obafemi Carr J. Don Ferguson Lisa Arrindell Anderson |
| Edited by | Matthew Sterling |
| Distributed by | Triumph Releasing Corporation |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,200,000 |
| Box office | $463,542 |
The film was released in the United States on February 17, 2006 to a limited number of theaters; the widest release was 87 theaters. As of its close date, March 5, 2006, the film had grossed $463,542.[1]
Plot summary
Ethan Jenkins (Michael W. Smith) is a pastor who enjoys working with his well-to-do congregation. At the request of his father, Ethan takes an assignment at Second Chance Church, where he meets Jake Sanders (Jeff Obafemi Carr), a pastor who lives in a completely different world from Ethan's, and spends much of his time dealing with poverty, drugs, and crime. The two different lifestyles of these two pastors cause an inevitable conflict as these two men try to bridge the divide.
Production notes
Taylor did not intend this film to be considered a Christian film. He told Christianity Today that "One of the reasons we've avoided the tag "Christian film" is because it's the kiss of death—it's not an apocalyptic thriller or a conversion story. It's a redemption story, set in the world of these two churches, and we wanted to tell an authentic story deep in those settings." This is the first film in which Michael W. Smith, a contemporary Christian composer, singer, and musician, has acted.
The film was shot mostly on location in Nashville, Tennessee. The area was mainly in and around East Nashville between 2nd and 4th Avenues. One featured spot of note shows the front facade of the former Pearl Cohn Comprehensive High School at 17th Avenue and Jo Johnston.
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Movin' on Up" | Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes | Third Day | 3:31 |
| 2. | "All in the Serve" | Michael W. Smith | Michael W. Smith | 2:53 |
| 3. | "Follow Me" | Andraé Crouch, Michael W. Smith | 2:35 | |
| 4. | "Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)" | Paul Cho, DeVon "Devo" Harris | John Legend | 3:49 |
| 5. | "Nothing But the Blood" | Jars of Clay, Robert Lowry, Traditional | The Blind Boys of Alabama, Jars of Clay | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Total Praise" | Richard Smallwood | Michael W. Smith | 3:39 |
| 7. | "Footwashing" | Michael W. Smith | Michael W. Smith | 2:03 |
| 8. | "Homeless Child" | Ben Harper | The Holmes Brothers | 3:45 |
| 9. | "I Surrender All" | Judson W. Van DeVenter | Ruben Studdard | 3:56 |
| 10. | "Hang On" (Pajam Remix) | Matt Bronleewe, Wes King, Michael W. Smith | Michael W. Smith, 21:03 | 3:59 |
| 11. | "The Last Hallelujah" | Michael W. Smith | Michael W. Smith | 3:35 |
| 12. | "I'm Glad About It" | Fred Hammond, Juanita Wynn | Fred Hammond | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Ethan Testifies" | Michael W. Smith | Michael W. Smith | 1:20 |
| 14. | "The Solid Rock" | Edward Mote | Michael W. Smith | 2:52 |
| 15. | "We Must Praise" | James Moss | J. Moss | 5:10 |
| 16. | "On the Rooftop" | Michael W. Smith | Michael W. Smith | 3:36 |
References
- "The Second Chance". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2007-03-25.