Actually, Merc, I'm intrigued. I just watched the trailer. It looks like it could be a very quality film.
What bothered you about the trailer? Was it simply that the in-laws thought the Church was a cult?
I agree that not everyone thinks we're a cult, and presenting that aspect may be a little far-fetched....but then again, it's a movie. There should be a couple of "larger than life" points to make the plot interesting.
It looks like it could really open people's eyes about the type of pressure that a bishop, who is really just trying to be a normal guy and a good father, goes through.
If nothing else, I think it could be a wake-up call for insensitive Church members who just think they can dump all of their problems on the bishop at any time of the day or night.
I loved the father's last line in the trailer, when his son is talking about when he leaves for his mission. The son says, "I'm leaving for my mission on December 26th."
The kids go into this litany of...."That's the day after Christmas....four days after I get married, etc..." and the Dad ends with "and the day I go insane."
Classic!
My Dad was in the bishopric when I grew up, and my husband's Dad has been both a bishop and a Stake President. I really appreciate the portrayal of the endless hours these men put into their calling, while trying to maintain a job, and balance family needs.