Day of Defense (2003)
Small Town. Big Controversy.
102 min
The story begins as two missionaries are arrested for unlawful proselytizing. The law regarding such behavior has been set up by the Christian Town Council to oversee the religious and more importantly "non-Christian" influences within the town. The movie follows Thomas Bryant's inner struggle as he is ordered to defend the missionaries. As Thomas begins to empathize with the plight of the missionaries, he is confronted by his wife and forced into a confrontation with his friend-turned adversary, James Radner. Thomas becomes the center of animosity in the small town. His internal struggle becomes the catalyst of life and death-events portrayed in the story, bringing into question the topics of religion and acceptance. The intriguing court battle, together with a significant and surprising twist of fate for Thomas, lead to a strong critical ending that will leave the audience pondering what makes life memorable and truly important.
- Release date
- October 10, 2003
- Country of origin
- United States
- Music
- Rick Reeve
Cast
- Andrew Lenz as Thomas Bryant
- Brooks Utley as James Radner
- Michelle Wright as Sharon Bryant
- John Foss as Elder Burke
- Allan Groves as Elder Davis
- Mitch English as Deputy Frank
- Lillith Fields as Kimberly
- Cameron Hopkin as Assistant to the President
- Michael Judd as Juror
- Lonzo Liggins as Protestor
Crew
- Adam Lawson · Director
- Jim Westwood · Writer
- A. Melvin Mcdonald · Writer
- Helen Hartford · Producer
- Gary Jackson · Producer
- Kathy Westwood · Producer
- Rick Reeve · Composer
- Clark Cooper · Cinematographer
- Cory Lorenzen · Production designer