Wuchak
Character study of a flawed preacher
"The Apostle" (1997) is a film that I've appreciated more as I've matured. Writer/director Robert Duvall had to make it independently because studios wouldnt touch the material. The story's a character study of a Southern Pentecostal preacher, Sonny (Duvall), whose wife wants to leave him (Farrah Fawcett) and more. Sonny reacts foolishly and is forced into exile to the backwaters of Louisiana. Wherever Sonny goes, he can't seem to part with his "calling" and "anointing" to lead people to the LORD and motivate believers.
If you can't handle Pentecostalism and all that goes with it lively praise & worship, charismatic gifts, evangelism and prayer I suggest staying far away from "The Apostle....