This movie is inspired by “Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan and features a young and very talented actor named Solomon Ray who plays the central character Chris, or “Christian”, and the movie focuses on his journey to the Celestial City. As “Pilgrim’s Progress” was big on allegory, this one is as well. A character names “Philosopher” believes the Bible is too simple to hold truth alone, and a salesman type character wants to sidetrack young Chris from his travels.

A Fagin-like Character (from “Oliver”) helps keep a group of kids without homes alive by providing them food to eat and a place to stay, as long as they steal for him. When Chris gets caught stealing at a church he meets Pastor Evangeline (Elizabeth Mouton) who challenges him to find his father from whom he is estranged. Chris launches out on a symbolic journey and must deal with many enemies along the way, enemies who intend to get him sidetracked and off of the straight and narrow path.

There are a few moments of fantasy type violence and a fist fight between two characters, prompting our awarding of the Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages twelve and up. This is an imaginative film along with some neat special effects work and we gladly award it our Dove Seal. Enjoy this modern day “Pilgrim’s Progress”.