Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling
“After 4000 years of monumental chaos, if you've got hope you're up to no good.”
Synopsis
During the Gulf War a black artist observes a demented capitalist and a derelict priest entice a naïve young man into exploiting an innocent in this dark comedy of post-Reagan's America. "A surreal tragicomedy of the right’s “trickle-down” America — and the seeds of where we are now." Viewable on: watch.Eventive.org — Faith of Our Fathers, a film by HS, was shot in 1991 and awarded a completion grant by the AFI/NEA. Premiering at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, the film also played the Cinequest Film Festival (where it was nominated for a Maverick Spirit Award), the Santa Monica Film Festival, the Cairo International Film Festival, and the NYC Anthology Film Archives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hamilton Sterling
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamilton Sterling
- Original Title
- Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
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Hamilton Sterling
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Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling about?
During the Gulf War a black artist observes a demented capitalist and a derelict priest entice a naïve young man into exploiting an innocent in this dark comedy of post-Reagan's America. "A surreal tragicomedy of the right’s “trickle-down” America — and the seeds of where we are now." Viewable on: watch.Eventive.org — Faith of Our Fathers, a film by HS, was shot in 1991 and awarded a completion grant by the AFI/NEA. Premiering at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, the film also played the Cinequest Film Festival (where it was nominated for a Maverick Spirit Award), the Santa Monica Film Festival, the Cairo International Film Festival, and the NYC Anthology Film Archives.
Who directed Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling?
Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling was directed by Hamilton Sterling.
Who stars in Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling?
The principal cast of Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling includes Jeff Hawk, George Gelernter, James Geralden.
When was Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling released and how long is it?
Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling?
Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).