The Investigator
for some drug material and a scene of violence.
| Moral Rating: | not reviewed |
| Moviemaking Quality: |
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| Primary Audience: | Teens Adults Family |
| Genre: | Christian Drama |
| Length: | 1 hr. 41 min. |
| Year of Release: | 2013 |
| USA Release: |
September 13, 2013 (limited) DVD: September 9, 2014 |
miscarriage
question your faith
DEPRESSION—Are there biblical examples of depression and how to deal with it? Answer
What should a Christian do if overwhelmed with depression? Answer
investigation of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Was Jesus Christ only a legend? Answer
How did Jesus Christ die? Answer
Archaeology—Have any burial sites been found for the people involved in Christ’s life and death? Answer
How do we know the Bible is true? Answer
How can the Bible be infallible if it was written by fallible humans? Answer
About JESUS CHRIST—Answers to frequently-asked-questions
Is Jesus Christ a man, or is he God? Answer
If Jesus is God, how could he die? If Jesus died on the cross, then how can he be alive today? Answer
Was Jesus Christ God, manifest in human form? Answer
Is Jesus Christ really God? Answer
If Jesus was the Son of God, why did He call Himself the Son of Man? Answer
TRINITY—How can one God be three persons? Answer
JESUS’ CHARACTER—Is Christ’s character consistent with his high claims? Answer
“The Jesus Seminar”—Are their criticisms of the gospels valid? Answer
“The Jesus Seminar”—Who do they really speak for? Answer
| Featuring |
Nicole Abisinio … Stephanie Ylian Alfaro Snyder … Police Officer Rebecca Galarza … Brenda Karla Dieseldorff … Lucinda Torres Mollyana Ward … Katie Buanacore Fernando Martinez … Man on Staircase Dayton Sinkia … Derek T.J. Alston … Street Walker David Koepfinger … Undercover Narcotics Officer See all » |
| Director | Curtis Graham — “The Glass Window” |
| Producer |
Gabriel's Messenger Films Nicole Abisinio … producer See all » |
| Distributor | Gabriel's Messenger Films |
“In his search to help others, he found out something about himself”
Here’s what the distributor says about their film: “Inspired by true events
When a drug bust goes wrong, Police Sergeant James Buanacore is forced to quit the job he loves. With his faith falling in doubt, he is encouraged to take on a job at a local Christian high school as a Criminal Justice teacher to troubled students and as coach to the struggling baseball team. Just when James is thinking of giving up, a student challenges him to begin the investigation that will change all their lives forever—an investigation into the existence of Jesus Christ.
When James' wife Stephanie has a miscarriage, he is devastated and begins to question his previously strong faith. Depressed and angry, James isolates himself until his famous brother encourages him to take a job as a criminal justice teacher and baseball coach at a Christian high school. With his cop mentality challenging his students, James struggles through experiences with an unsupportive principal, a guidance counselor with a secret, and rebellious students. But when his best option seems to be quitting, a student challenges him to begin the investigation that will change his life, and those of his students, forever… the investigation into the homicide of Jesus Christ.
GMF partnered with Gary Habermas, PhD and Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale to create a 6-week workbook on the Investigation of Jesus Christ. Launching from the Investigative Study in the film which probes us to investigate the matter for ourselves, the workbook allows individuals, classes, life groups, youth groups, pastors and teachers to use this educational tool to seek the truth. Entitled The Investigation Into the Homicide of Jesus Christ, this 1 hour course per week will allow you to delve further into the historical figure named Jesus Christ and come to your own conclusions about his life, death, and resurrection.”
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The movie cuts back-and-forth between classroom debate and the action played out with his baseball team. I am a big baseball fan, but movies that try to make baseball exciting are not always successful. In this case, the classroom drama was the better attraction of the two.
To their credit, as they delved into the evidence of Jesus, they sought references apart from Scripture. **Slight spoiler alert: The highlight to me was when the police officer asked his students one by one if they would die for a lie. End spoiler**
What I won’t tell you is who he was referring to when he asked them that question. It is worth the rental just to see that. Though clearly a low-budget movie, the acting was passable, and the overall story was very good. It also gives you some thoughts to ponder the next time you try to witness to a nonbeliever. 1 Peter 3:15—But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.
My Ratings: Moral rating: Better than Average / Moviemaking quality: 3½