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Counter Column

Play trailer Poster for Counter Column PG-13 Released May 21, 2021 1h 38m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Growing up on the inner-city streets of San Antonio, Anthony watches as his life of drug dealing spirals out of control. In an attempt to escape, he joins the Army, only to clash with Chris, a hard-headed Christian determined to share his faith despite persecution. As Anthony intentionally makes Chris' life miserable, he braces himself for retaliation that never comes. Despite the Army transforming him on the outside, Anthony continues to resist any change on the inside. However, Chris' response to tragedy turns everything around.
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Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Those already in the choir may applaud this movie's preaching, but for others, it will likely feel like little more than a blatant recruiting tool, both for the chuch and for the Army. Rated: 1/5 May 22, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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JASON C I just finished watching this movie on UP Faith and Family. Having been in the Army, I found some parts to be funny and accurate. It's also a bit of a tear-jerker on a couple levels. I wish they would have had a bigger budget but I'm grateful for something clean with a good message. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Audience Member The script is very well written, with several characters besides Mendoza going through their own "Counter Column." Heartfelt acting, creative filming and great music, including a haunting cadence. What an uplifting film that gives God the glory for changing lives! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie!! A breath of fresh air! A true feel good story. A movie that reminds us all, that there is definitely HOPE for EVERYBODY and everything! Just keep persevering! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member This has to be one of the best movies i have seen in a long time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member I am a veteran and have experienced very similar things that each of these characters have gone through. Great film about choices, and our power over them, and consequences for listening to good and the evil. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a typical Christian conversion movie. The crux is that does the conversion being forced? A little. Does the contrast of before and after conversion stands out? A little. The idea of the marching formation, the counter column, is a tip to keep the audience in interest. There is not much action to see. The climax is when the main character after converted is facing the temptation. The audience can identify this because we all go through this stage. Many extras are from a local church in Indiana. The lack of acting skill is plainly seen in many scenes. However, the audience could appreciate its simplicity and the message from the Midwest. It is worth to spend a night to see this movie and chat with friends afterward. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Gilbert Sorola

Director

Chris Gonzales

Anthony Mendoza

Nathan-Andrew Hight

Chris Wright

Michael Kaiser

Jason Neil

Leanne Johnson

Army Recruit's Sister

Trish Powell

Attorney
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Synopsis Growing up on the inner-city streets of San Antonio, Anthony watches as his life of drug dealing spirals out of control. In an attempt to escape, he joins the Army, only to clash with Chris, a hard-headed Christian determined to share his faith despite persecution. As Anthony intentionally makes Chris' life miserable, he braces himself for retaliation that never comes. Despite the Army transforming him on the outside, Anthony continues to resist any change on the inside. However, Chris' response to tragedy turns everything around.
Director
Gilbert Sorola
Producer
Matthew Jordan
Screenwriter
Gilbert Sorola
Distributor
Nova Vento Entertainment
Production Co
Not That Kind of Movie Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Drug Material|Thematic Elements|Some Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 21, 2021, Limited
Runtime
1h 38m
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