Approved for 12+

Without a Father

Joshua Taylor and Christopher Bauman are two young boys from separate worlds whose lives are thrust together and forever altered when Joshua's father suddenly dies. Lucille Bauman, mother of young Christopher raises them with love, compassion, and the truth. As the boys grow older they begin seeking to fill the empty, fatherless void in their lives through a whirlwind of events that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Can the prayers of a praying mother help this family now? Will anger and resentment overtake Christopher? Will there be enough time for forgiveness, or will it be too late? This heartfelt suspenseful movie will touch everyone who watches it. Impacted with a powerful message of reconciliation, faith, family and perseverance, "Without a Father" is a must-see film.
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Dove Review

This faith-based film features two men who were brought together as boys when one boy witnesses his father’s death by drowning. As these two boys grow up there are some underlying resentments that no one really sees. One is a successful lawyer that is too busy for family and the other is trying to find himself after being in prison for 11 years. But through it all they have one thing in common, their mother’s faith and belief in God and that through prayer anything is possible.

Each one eventually comes to realize that only by giving their life to God will things change. This is a movie of forgiveness, redemption and family. We award “Without a Father” the Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages 12 and older.

Dove Rating Details

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Integrity

Man drowns in swimming pool; man threatens another; lawyer takes bribe money; man helps make illegal deals; man arrested; man threatens brother with a gun.

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Sex

A couple share a kiss.

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Language

References to God, Christ, Jesus and Lord used in reverence; H (as a place)-1

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Violence

Man drowns in swimming pool; man threatens another; lawyer takes bribe money; man helps make illegal deals; man arrested; man threatens brother with a gun.

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Drugs

Song regarding drinking and drugs; man drinks.

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Nudity

Cleavage

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Other

Man blames brother for his father leaving; lawyer is disbarred; man collapses with heart attack; man dies after donating his kidney.

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