The Drop Box

The Drop Box was released on March 3, 2015 by Brian Ivie. Ivie is documenting Pastor Lee's every move that has to do with his drop box. The drop box is defined as," a warm bin, lodged in a wall, that allows mothers to deposit their children without being seen"(Ivie 2016). Pastor Lee is seen as the last hope to various numbers of lives. This documentary gives viewers an insight on why that is and what the drop box truly means. Child abandonment is an act that is highly seen in many impoverished countries. Numerous of people are witnesses to it but decide to do nothing about it. Ivie created this documentary to give an insight of how it is seen as a part of everyday life. A handful of kids that are dropped off are seen to have disabilities. This being said, it is clear to say that it is very inhuman. This documentary is meant to send a meaningful and emotional message to all viewers.

Pastor Lee and his wife were very aware of the high rate in child abandonment going on in their country, and felt that they had to do something about it. They began to adopt many children that had disabilities to start their journey of a new world. Pastor Lee also wanted to bring it into light for the whole world to see, and that is why he started the drop box at his church. Once they started, their expectations were low of it actually working and starting a movement in their community. Their expectations took a twist after seeing its results within the year, and many babies were saved from abandonment because of their impact of starting the drop box. It was the sanctuary of hope for babies. This film captured the essence of its significance in a way that can be seen as impactful. Ivie began the film by presenting the influential people of this film running to the drop box. That was to give viewers the adrenaline rush to find out why they were running hysterically. In the background you can hear this alarm like noise, which meant that there was a new baby dropped off in the box. Once Pastor Lee got a hold of the infant, he held the baby in his arms and said a quick prayer, in which was a close up shot. It showed the emotion of love seeing him embrace the baby and the tears streaming down his face. That clip foreshadowed the many moments to come with Pastor Lee and his warm hearted presence. An angle shot was shown of the kids running and laughing with Lee to send out a happy feeling. Ivie included various interviews in the film of Pastor Lee and his team and their impact on the community and their kids. It shows viewers how a single step can turn into a movement and save many lives. This film did a phenomenal job of telling us that there is always hope out there, and that everyone deserves to be loved. I highly recommend this to people that love touching, motivating, and hope giving films. It makes you feel loved and that everything will all be alright. You can access this on Netflix and it may change your life.

From the beginning I cried. There were moments during the movie where I gut-laughed, too. Seeing this film made me realize my work as a public servant is vital. I left the theater a changed social worker. My biases left my blood. I healed internally from the trauma I experienced as an orphan. This movie brings it all together. If you wonder why we are all here, this movie gives you answers that will bring you peace and love. Praise God. I thank God for my life. I realize why I am here. I will not give spoilers. I will offer my truest opinion to anyone who reads this review. See this movie. And when you are finished, you will be glad you did. It's an amazing story with many layers. Layers of true love. Unconditional.

I was so inspired by this documentary!!! This movie is a documentary for the whole family,suitable for young children. There is musical performance in the beginning. The documentary is actually 1 hr and 19 minutes. There is a panel discussion in the end. We need more movies like this that honors hard work and sacrifice. Pastor Lee and his wife models for us what it means to work hard for those who are forgotten, who may never repay you. What a beautiful picture of unconditional love throughout the film. What a powerful message for our generation. Make sure you bring tissues because I wanted to cry in the first 15 minutes. It definitely made my heart melt seeing all the children. It will challenge your view of what is really important in life. It reminds me that you are never to old to make an impact. This movie might be very Christian, but it is for anyone wants to make a difference.

I have never been so touched and moved by a film quite like I have by The Drop Box. It is comforting to know there are amazing people out there that gives us all hope and reason. It touches on a topic that many do not discuss, nor have any knowledge about. I did not know about this controversial issue until I watched this film. Pastor Lee and everyone involved helping him raise his children are the true teachers in life, including the children themselves! This is a MUST-SEE film that is truly inspirational. I wish everyone could be as altruistic, unselfish, kind, and benevolent as all the characters are that take part in this amazing movie.

This documentary highlights a problem found way too often, across the globe.

Over the last half a century, mankind has developed a stone heart towards the unborn which, naturally, winds up extended to infants.

This pastor, with little in funding, and at the continued risk to his own health, continues to effect change in the lives of the children he has provided with a viable alternative to abandonment and death.

In Christianity, we speak about letting Christ show through you, letting self disappear so Christ may be seen. This pastor lives that. Not only is that seen in his actions for the children, but in how his actions affected many people involved with this documentary, even the director. This is what putting feet to our faith means and does.

Stephen Curtis Chapman and his wife, have had a heart for helping the unborn and orphans for years. It was wonderful, and only natural, that they would be involved with promoting this film, as well as the involvement of Focus on the Family.

This can be a tough film to watch. The key question afterward is, "What are YOU prepared to do?"