Wrestled

Story, direction, acting, cinematography, editing are tight and powerful!

Story begins with a young, good looking, urban minister trying to convert a street corner prostitute by "hiring" her to sit in his car and listen to him preach.

Tension builds as the prostitute reluctantly but slowly begins to actually pay attention to his teachings as he gradually becomes more and more sexually drawn to her. This wrestling match between morality and desire creates tense and explosive performances complimented by the incredible photography of the film.

I felt like I was watching an early short by Martin Scorcese or Spike Lee before they launched their careers.

I highly recommend this short film and I look forward to the full length feature that I hear is coming soon.

This film is a brilliant examination of one man's struggle with his own inner demons, even as he struggles to convert the soul of a young prostitute he meets. Rather than portray the "evangelist" as some kind of super Christian, or shallow hypocrite, the filmmaker reveals the real-life struggle with doubt and integrity, as well as mercy and compassion, that most honest Christians face in our very difficult and pain-filled world.