Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling
“After 4000 years of monumental chaos, if you've got hope you're up to no good.”
Storyline
During the Gulf War a black artist observes a demented capitalist and a derelict priest entice a naïve young man into exploiting an innocent in this dark comedy of post-Reagan's America. "A surreal tragicomedy of the right’s “trickle-down” America — and the seeds of where we are now." Viewable on: watch.Eventive.org — Faith of Our Fathers, a film by HS, was shot in 1991 and awarded a completion grant by the AFI/NEA. Premiering at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival, the film also played the Cinequest Film Festival (where it was nominated for a Maverick Spirit Award), the Santa Monica Film Festival, the Cairo International Film Festival, and the NYC Anthology Film Archives.
Cast & Crew
Jeff Hawk
Charles
LeadGeorge Gelernter
Nick
James Geralden
Cecil
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hamilton Sterling's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Faith of Our Fathers, a film by Hamilton Sterling is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
