The Armor of Light

Name: The Armor of Light
Director: Abigail Disney
Released: 2015

Abigail Disney 2015

Abigail Disney’s directorial debut, THE ARMOR OF LIGHT, follows the journey of an Evangelical minister trying to find the courage to preach about the growing toll of gun violence in America. The film tracks Reverend Rob Schenck, anti-abortion activist and fixture on the political far right, who breaks with orthodoxy by questioning whether being pro-gun is consistent with being pro-life. Reverend Schenck is shocked and perplexed by the reactions of his long-time friends and colleagues who warn him away from this complex, politically explosive issue.

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Running Time:

84 min.

Spoken Languages:

English

Directors:

Abigail Disney

Producers:

Eva Anisko, Kathleen Hughes

Religion and Spiritual..

Society

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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter

“Exploring the issue of whether being pro-life and pro-gun are mutually compatible, The Armor of Light puts a human face on the perpetually divisive topic... it emerges as a thoughtful and moving portrait of a man who has risked his status and career to publicly fight for his convictions. Watching him agonize over his decision—at one point he admits to fearing for his life—makes for compelling real-life drama.”
Matt Fagerholm, RogerEbert.com

“Once Schenck gets on the road to discuss his newfound belief in gun control with fellow Evangelicals, Disney’s film turns into a brilliant exploration of the appeal that firearms have for many white religious conservatives in America, and how that appeal is, in many ways, in direct conflict with their supposed beliefs. “So you need Jesus...and the Gospel...and a sidearm?” Schenck asks a pro-gun man of faith. The bravery and civility that Schenck exudes during these confrontations is astonishing to behold.”
Siddhant Adlakha, birthmoviesdeath.com

“The Armor of Light brings to life a fascinating moral dilemma caused by the intersection of religion and politics...More than a sermon, the film is an exploration, both personal and practical.”

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