Virtuous (film)

Virtuous is a 2014 American Christian drama film directed and produced by Bill Rahn, written by Jason Campbell & Tara Lynn Marcelle, and starring Erik Estrada, Erin Bethea, Ben Davies, and Jessica Lynch. Based upon an original story by Jason Campbell, it was produced by Christian film company JCFILMS.^[1][2][3]

Virtuous
Virtuous film poster
Directed by	Bill Rahn
Screenplay by	Jason Campbell, Tara Lynn Marcelle
Story by	Jason Campbell
Based on	Virtuous by Jason Campbell
Produced by	JCFilms Exec Producers: Jason Campbell Dean Haskins Benny Tate
Starring	Erik Estrada Erin Bethea Ben Davies Jessica Lynch Kelly Bowling
Cinematography	James Burgess
Edited by	Bill Rahn
Music by	Sam Redfern
Production companies	JC Films Tri-Rahn Pictures
Distributed by	JC Films
Release date	May 9, 2014 (2014-05-09) (Atlanta, Georgia)
Running time	152 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$500,000

Synopsis

Women of all ages and races are experiencing pressures from an increasingly unavoidable culture. If they attempt to stand up for themselves, they are criticized, marginalized, and demonized. As a film, Virtuous is a modern-day version of Proverbs 31, set as a multi-plot project, with stories including that of a Hollywood starlet, a soldier on the battlefield, a successful businesswoman, and the housekeeping and cooking skills of an old mom. The film involves 10 women who eventually meet and attempt to show what it means to be a “virtuous” woman in today’s society. The film focuses on empowering women to live righteously while remaining unapologetic in their actions or beliefs.^[4][5]

Principal cast

• Erik Estrada as Jack Evans
• Erin Bethea as Diane Landers
• Ben Davies as Patrick Walters
• Jessica Lynch as Summer Gabriel
• Kelly Bowling as Kathy Morris

Production

Jessica Lynch was brought aboard the film in a role of a military specialist arranging to locate a female POW after speaking with story creator Jason Campbell.^[6][7] Her role was loosely based on her own experiences in Iraq.^[8] Some of the filming took place in areas of Butts County, Georgia over a one-month period in January 2014. Locations included local homes and offices, as well as the Butts County Courthouse and Butts County Sheriff’s Office. Other Georgia locations included Juliette, Griffin, Macon and the Rock Springs Church in Milner.^[9] In February 2014, JC Films announced that Erik Estrada would film some of his final scenes for Virtuous in Rock Hill, South Carolina in early September, 2014.^[1][10] Five songs from Christian singer/songwriter Holly Spears are featured in the film, and released May 1, 2014, Spears' music video Where'd You Go contains clips from the film.^[11][12]

Reception

References

1. Douglas, Anna (February 15, 2014). "Erik Estrada's next faith-based movie to shoot in Rock Hill". Herald Online. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
2. staff (May 1, 2014). "North Etowah hosts 'Virtuous' film". Daily Post-Athenian. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
3. Bates, Julie (June 7, 2014). "Virtuous film premieres at Sunset Theatre". The Courier Tribune. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
4. Catala, Paula (August 12, 2014). "Christian movie showing to draw Jessica Lynch, Erik Estrada". Highlands Today. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
5. Virtuous film. "Virtuous film plot". Virtuous Film. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
6. The 700 Club (July 4, 2014). "Iraq War POW Jessica Lynch Is Unapologetic About Faith" (video interview (film discussed at 6 minutes in)). Christian Broadcasting Network. Retrieved September 24, 2014.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
7. Associated Press (September 17, 2014). "Ex-POW Jessica Lynch launches acting career, stars in Christian movie". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
8. Scott, Jeffery (September 18, 2014). "Former POW Jessica Lynch Starring in New Christian Film". Christian Post. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
9. Davis, Michael (January 28, 2014). "Film shoot comes to Butts County". Jackson Progress-Argus. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
10. staff. "Erik Estrada to film movie in Rock Hill, clips from press conference" (video clip). YouTube. Herald Online. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
11. staff (May 7, 2014). "Holly Spears Featured in New Feature Film, Virtuous". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. World News Network. Retrieved September 24, 2014.
12. Spears, Holly (May 1, 2014). ""Where'd You Go" by Holly Spears (scenes from the movie Virtuous)" (video). YouTube. Retrieved September 24, 2014.

External links

• Official website
• Virtuous at IMDb  
• Virtuous on Facebook