Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Year: 2022

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

Director: Adamma Ebo

Comedy

In this sidesplitting comedy, Regina Hall stars as Trinitie Childs, a Southern Baptist megachurch matriarch fighting to restore her family's reputation after a scandal forces the church's closure. As she navigates the aftermath with her husband Pastor Lee-Curtis Brown, they must confront their faith and find creative ways to rebuild their congregation in a quest for redemption and revival.

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1

Wander to Greater Paths Established

Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs and his wife Trinitie Childs founded Wander to Greater Paths, a prosperous Southern Baptist megachurch. Their leadership attracted a large congregation and considerable wealth, marking the beginning of their religious journey.

2

Scandal Erupts

A scandal shakes the foundation of the church when Lee-Curtis is implicated in a scandal involving seducing at-risk young men. This revelation starkly contradicts his previous sermons against same-sex relationships and leads to severe backlash from the community.

3

Church Attendance Declines

Following the scandal, the attendance at Wander to Greater Paths plummets. The Childs face overwhelming criticism, and the church is eventually forced to close its doors due to the loss of congregants and funds.

4

Documentary Crew Hired

A year after the church's closure, the Childs decide to hire a documentary crew in an attempt to document their efforts to revive the church. They aim to re-establish their image and garner support for an Easter Sunday reopening.

5

Introduction of Heaven's Home

Pastoral couple Keon and Shakura Sumpter announce the opening of their church, Heaven's Home, aiming for an Easter Sunday launch. They openly regard the Childs as their inspiration while successfully attracting disgruntled former members of Wander to Greater Paths.

6

Devout Supporters Remain

Despite the scandal, a group known as the 'devout five' continues to support Lee-Curtis, refusing to believe the accusations against him. They attend his Wednesday sermons, demonstrating unwavering loyalty amidst the church's downfall.

7

Shopping Encounter

During a shopping trip, Trinitie meets a former congregant who subtly mocks her about plans to attend Heaven's Home on Easter. This encounter emphasizes the reality of their dwindling congregation and serves as a painful reminder of their former glory.

8

Legal Troubles Arise

The Childs learn from their lawyer about impending settlements with the young men involved in the scandal. One of the men, however, refuses to accept any offer, indicating that the conflict is far from over and complicating their efforts to move forward.

9

Awkward Offer to Basil

In an awkward encounter, Lee-Curtis makes an unwanted advance towards Basil, the sound technician for the documentary. Despite the tension, Basil declines the offer, reaffirming his commitment to his own relationship.

10

Advertising Campaign

Desperate to attract attendance, Lee-Curtis enlists Trinitie to wave an advertisement sign on the street. She is encouraged to 'shake it for the Lord,' but the stunt backfires as bystanders criticize their desperate attempts.

11

Mime Performance Mishap

In a bizarre effort to gain attention, Trinitie performs in mime makeup for a 'worship mime' event. The chaotic situation escalates as a confrontation occurs with Khalil, a victim of Lee-Curtis' scandal who mocks their attempts to rehabilitate their image.

12

Strained Marriage

After the confrontation with Khalil, Trinitie expresses her frustrations about their marriage to Lee-Curtis. The couple's strained relationship is further highlighted during an interview when the documentary director questions Trinitie about her loyalty to Lee-Curtis.

13

Church Reopens

Finally, the Childs manage to reopen their church according to their tight schedule. However, only their loyal 'devout five' show up, emphasizing the significant loss they have faced in their congregation.

14

Sumpters Steal the Spotlight

Just when the Childs lose hope, a Mustang drives into their parking lot. They are soon faced with the disappointment of learning that the Sumpters have also advanced their church opening, drawing away potential attendees and stealing their thunder.

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 16:33

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