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AT THE MERCY OF FAITH

In the wake of a terrifying and traumatic encounter with RUTHLESS characters, a 14 year old minister - mourns his twin sister, and scorns the GOD he once fervently praised.

Synopsis

A chilling tale of the internal struggles between the forces of good and evil within oneself, and the invisible universe that surrounds us all. Marvin Tailor, a disciple of God, falls from grace after the traumatic event he experienced as a teenager, and grows up to be a bitter man who is constantly being tested by forces, ONLY HIS EYES CAN BEHOLD, battling for his soul. It is only after losing all of the intrinsic components that had forged the stability and identity of his adult life, including the trust of his family, that Marvin realizes he has to stay on his feet, and confront the demons that has terrorized his conscience for years.... During his "time and season" can Marvin overcome the harrowing trauma of his youth... to reclaim his peace and salvation? Or will his discombobulating guilt continue to spew him down the path of his HELL-BOUND demise?

Script Excerpt

Written by:

SAMUEL TAYLOR

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Format:

Screenplay

Genres:

Drama Horror Urban

Budget:

Modest

Starring Roles For:

Kevin Harris, Jr - LaKeith Stanfield
Rege'-Jean Page - Melvin Gregg - Tyler Perry
Skye Townsend - Corinne Foxx - Summer Brown

In the Vein Of:

The Pursuit of Happyness - Jacob's Ladder
Drag Me To Hell
It's A Wonderful Life

Posted:

11/26/2020

Updated:

04/18/2024

Author Bio:

Samuel Lee Taylor served as Associate Minister at Lubbock Street Church of Christ in Texas from 1980 to 1984. During this period, he wrote and published 2 gospel booklets ("Somebody Help Us Find the Way" and "What Choice Would You Make in a Slippery Situation?"), as well as recorded a gospel album ("What Train Will You Ride?").

Spiritual, and emotional, traumas in his personal life, inspired Samuel L Taylor to write "At The Mercy Of Faith." A screenplay more than 35 years in development.

Contest Results:

Indie Gathering (First Place, 1st Place Feature Horror Script) [2023]
Mindfield Film Festival (First Place, Diamond Award Nov/dec 2023) [2023]
Toronto Nollywood (TINFF) (First Place, Best Feature Screenplay - under 120 pages) [2023]
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