“The promise was for better or worse, but nobody mentioned this.”VIBE CHECK:Faith-Based Drama / Relationship Study / Emotional / SeriousTHE PLOT:The film follows the spiritual and emotional journey of a Christian couple as they face the "trials and tribulations" of a marriage on the brink. What starts as a sacred union quickly descends into a battleground of divorce, temptation, and taboos that are rarely addressed within their community. It is a story about the heavy lifting required to keep a vow when life offers every reason to walk away. THE QUEER & RADICAL ANGLE: The Radicality of Reconstruction: While primarily a faith-based drama, the film is radical in its willingness to "destabilize" the perfect image of the nuclear family. It addresses taboos that are often silenced, demanding an authenticity that acts as a form of survival. Isolation in Commitment: It highlights the "self-imposed isolation" that can occur within a marriage. The film explores how individuals can become "disembodied" from their own desires to fit into societal or religious expectations. WHY IT KILLS:Directed and written by G. Lee Gordon, the film is an earnest exploration of a "spiritual journey" that doesn't shy away from the darker side of human impulse. It captures the "shame" and "shutting down" that occurs when partners are no longer on the same page. It’s a quiet, reflective piece for those who appreciate cinema that interrogates the "asynchronous" nature of love and the work it takes to sync back up. DEVOTION SCORE: 7.8 / 10 💍📖
👑 I DO (2020)
