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Gospel Hill

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Gospel Hill is a community in the small town of Julia. The people there have lived in their homes for generations. The Valley Corporation plans to build on Gospel Hill, so they want to buy these people out, not caring that many of them have no place else to go. Displacing an African-American community means nothing to these developers, while profiting from the new homes and golf course they plan to build means everything. That is called "the love of money", which is the root of all evil.
Instead of fighting to save Gospel Hill, Dr. Ron Palmer (Giancarlo Esposito) joins the developers, making money by taking advantage of the less fortunate and calling it opportunity. Sarah Malcolm (Angela Bassett) takes a stand against the Valley Corporation. Her husband, John (Danny Glover) shows very little support. He lost his passion to fight for what's right years ago when his father, Paul, was gunned down and left to bleed to death in the street. The 40th anniversary of his father's death is approaching but he's not sure he can bring himself to attend the ceremony to honor Paul Malcolm's legacy. John has to work through the pain he's been feeling for so long. Will he do it in time to save his wife, whose life is in danger?
This movie goes from present to past. The past focuses on Paul Malcolm (Samuel L. Jackson), an activist for social justice, and it's filmed in black & white - nice effect.
There wasn't as much intensity as I expected for a movie dealing with racial issues, and that was fine because although I was a bit bothered by some of the content I wasn't left feeling angry.
Not a whole lot of profanity. Sex scenes weren't graphic. Love Angela Bassett and the strong woman she portrayed. Church scene was touching. Gospel Hill is a good movie worth watching.

The movie has an excellent cast; a great story; marvelously directed and beautifully filmed. It is a story for our time.

I loved watching "Gospel Hill..." I am from South Carolina and I did not even know nor heard of this TRUE event... Thanks

Several uses of the F word in a short time along with milder (but still unacceptable) profanity make this movie unsuitable for family viewing. If a rating or a warning was present indicating the presence of foul language I would simply have turned it off. Since I wasted my money and time on a movie of this nature I feel cheated. I stopped it after playing only a short time. It's a shame but this is just another movie with great acting and a real message that's trashed up and it had real potential.

I had saw a preview of this movie while watching another DVD and was quite interested. I like the mixture of the cast members on this type of movie.

This DVD purchase was a good choice. It carried with it great acting, and drama throughout. The emphasis was based upon a true story which will leave you desiring to go into it a little deeper. It is heart moving and shares with its viewers how racism was handled, misjudged, and highly stressful for an innocent.
Highly recommended for the mind of the integrity.

I enjoyed this movie. The movie depicted that even when you or a family member is wronged; you don't have to resort to that person's level. With restraint, resolve and compassion for another human being; you can get past a grave injustice.

I WATCHED IT ON BLACK HISTORY. I CAN NOT REMEMBER THE CHANNEL. THE BLACK HUSBAND TRIED TO FORGET ABOUT HIS DAD'S DEATH BUT FORGOT WHERE HE CAME FROM FOR SOME TIME. LONG STORY SHORTENED, WATCH THE MOVIE.

It was an okay DVD, but would have not been to happy seeing it on the Big Screen. The action was well done, and had well know actors/actress.
Its about a small town that don't want to let go of the pass. People willing to make money off others to make it, not caring about who you have to step on, with lust, sin, bitterness, and a little love.
A good early noon Sat watch. It was worth the $6.00 to own another African American DVD.

This film has excellent acting by great actors. The story, although fiction, is very realistic.