Robert Duvall’s Apostle

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A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses the 1998 film The Apostle, which represents the creative vision of one man, Robert Duvall, who wrote the screenplay, directed the movie, acted as producer and performed the starring role as protagonist Euliss “Sonny” Dewey. The film’s premise presents an intriguing question: Do the flaws of the human being professing a Christian message detract from the truth of that message? The movie answers with unequivocal “No, it does not,” as the film presents the good that Dewey accomplishes as something separate from the man himself. Bibliography lists 3 sources.