The Essential Church(2023)

Name: The Essential Church
Director: Shannon Halliday
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History
Released: Jul 28, 2023
Cast: Scott Atlas, Voddie Baucham Jr., Jay Bhattacharya

Atlas Distribution Company

PG-13
PG-13 for some thematic elements and violent content
2h 6m

Release Date: Jul 28, 2023

100%
5.7

When governments use Covid emergency act edicts to restrict the gathering and worship of the Church, three pastors facing the risk of imprisonment take a courageous stand.

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Release Details

Original Release | Jul 28, 2023 | Limited

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$253,000
Total US & Canada:
$412,550
Total Worldwide:
$412,550

Current Showtimes

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Director & Top Cast

Shannon Halliday
Director

Scott Atlas
Actor

Voddie Baucham Jr.
Actor

Jay Bhattacharya
Actor

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

When governments use Covid emergency act edicts to restrict the gathering and worship of the Church, three pastors facing the risk of imprisonment, unlimited fines, and their own Churches splitting apart take a courageous stand and re-open in the face of a world that has chosen to comply. The Essential Church is a feature-length documentary that explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history. This story takes us to multiple countries and uncovers those who have sacrificed their lives for what they believe in. Journey with us as we rediscover why the Church is essential and how we prove that our stand remains true from a scientific, legal, and most importantly Biblical perspective.