Accidental Activist

A movie about true persecution. It is relatable and inspiring for anyone with a belief that might actually cost them something.

A gay viewer can see themselves in the protagonist (on the off chance that anyone in their life would actually try to ruin their lives).

As mentioned elsewhere, the runtime makes it dubious to call it a movie. That and mediocre acting keep it from being a 10. However, I will applaud it for telling the story it has to tell and not having it with 45 minutes of fluff, B plot, or other such nonsense just to get to a certain length.

Whether or not you want to watch this movie is up to you but understand that the very low rating is entirely ideologically based and has nothing to do with the quality of the movie. It is the fecal droppings of the chronically offended and those completely devoid of empathy.

The other reviews are examples of this film's message: that Americans who dare to stand by their beliefs should be silenced, according to the people who preach tolerance but practice intolerance. It's not a great film, it's probably a 5 or 6, but that's because of the budget and acting, which were not terrible, just average. No worse than your average sitcom. Certainly not a 2 or 3, as other reviewers suggest. I liked that it didn't portray the characters as black and white: the protagonist was ambivalent, and his gay friend supported him while disagreeing with his opinions. If you think that having an opinion that differs from that of vocal social activists is hate speech, you will despise this film. But if you think that in a civilized society, people have a right to hold different beliefs and to express them, you might find it of interest.

How does a film like the garbage known as Accidental Activist get made? This film is on par with a Klan rally. It was made by American Family Association, an anti-gay hate group monitored by the Southern Poverty Law Center. And its approved by The Dove Foundation. Its as bad as a film can get and it has to be among the worst films ever made. The film is about Ted a family man who owns a tee shirt detailing business. He signs a anti gay petition although it didnt look like he really cared about it but later he defends it. The word gets out through a gay themed newspaper and he gets protested. His gay friend is deeply offended as he should be. Ted never learns or grows from this he just gets advise from his old lady friend and her son. They are black so I guess the losers who made this film thought that would be less bigoted.

This film is beyond awful. Its a piece of hate propaganda made by a hate group. They have nothing good to say. They couldn't even get to an hour length! You would almost feel sorry for the nuts who made this junk because they have so much hate in the,. Who would sign on for this horrid film? Who would enjoy it? How did it get made. Oh wait I know. When mean people get together they can make a huge load of crap and put it on film.

I really don't have more to say than the other reviews have said. This is just trash wall to wall where a man behaves in an incredibly childish and bigoted way and spends the next 45 minutes not learning that if he grew a little things would be ok. On another note apparently I can't buy Dove products now lol. Thanks to the SPLC!

"Accidental Activist" is a great depiction of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and the possible consequences that could come with it. No matter your beliefs or background, you can relate to this film.