SOUTHERN GOSPEL is a Christian-themed drama based on true events in the life of a 1960s rockstar and preacher’s son who falls away from his faith until a car accident puts him back on the road to redemption. SOUTHERN GOSPEL is packed with strong performances, good music on both the secular and religious fronts, a terrifically moving script, and solid direction and has a strong Christian worldview with a heartfelt message about redemption and forgiveness, but there is some foul language, violence and references to substance abuse and other sins.
The movie begins with Sam who is the young son of Joe Allen, a popular preacher (Gary Weeks), who pastors a strict evangelical church but also encourages Sam’s budding talents as a singer and guitarist. When Sam witnesses the tragic death of...