Divine Access — Trailer

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added: Fri, Apr 8th '16

You've seen his face, but you probably don't know his name. Billy Burke has played Kristen Stewart's father in the "Twilight" films, the reluctant hero on the short-lived post-apocalyptic drama "Revolution" and most recently as a hard-luck veterinarian on the animals-go-crazy thriller series "Zoo." Now Burke is delivering what looks like another strong, low-key performance as an accidental religious guru in the indie comedy "Divine Access."

The film, directed by actor-turned-first-time-director Steven Chester Prince, tells the story of a small-town agnostic named Jack (Burke) who becomes a local celebrity when he debates a Bible-thumping evangelist (Gary Cole) on his public access talk show. After gaining a group of loyal followers from his television appearance, Jack takes the advice of a friend (Patrick Warburton) and hits the road on a motivational speaking tour, during which he undergoes a spiritual awakening.

"Divine Access" co-stars Sarah Shahi, Joel David Moore, Dora Madison, and Adrienne Barbeau. It will open in theaters May 13 and be made available on VOD May 17.

synopsis:
Jack Harriman (Billy Burke) lives a simple life and uses the religious expertise he learned from his mother (Adrienne Barbeau) to attract women. He becomes an instant spiritual celebrity after humiliating Reverend Guy Roy Davis (Gary Cole) on his friend’s (Patrick Warburton) public-access TV show. Jack’s popularity takes him on the road on a multi-city speaking tour accompanied by Nigel (Joel David Moore), a self-proclaimed “catcher” of overwhelmed believers. Along the way Jack and Nigel are joined by Amber (Dora Madison), a down on her luck call-girl, and Marian (Sarah Shahi), an enigmatic beauty who challenges Jack’s beliefs and questions whether he has some deeper calling. Set in the South, it’s a road movie, a buddy picture and an often sweet, thought-provoking story of redemption.

 

directed by   Steven Chester Prince

starring   Billy Burke, Patrick Warburton, Gary Cole, Sarah Shahi, Joel David Moore, Dora Madison, Adrienne Barbeau

release date   May 13, 2016 (in theaters), May 17, 2016 (on VOD)