Product Details

• Actors: Mimi Michaels, Rance Howard, Teres Byrne, Richard Rossi, Kiera Chaplin
• Directors: Richard Rossi
• Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Maverick
• DVD Release Date: April 22, 2008
• Run Time: 109 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0012RLWRU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,501 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Portrayal, May 30, 2009

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Richard A. Rossi (hollywood, california) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple Mcpherson Story (DVD)

As the director of this film, I wanted to share that I was offered money to make a big budget film on Sister Aimee by rigid religious Aimee adherents and loyalists who wanted me to remove from my script her overdose, breakdown, three marriages, and morals trial. I couldn't live with myself if I made a propagnada piece. Jesus said the truth shall set us free, so I decided to turn down millions of dollars and make a truthful portrayal that Sister Aimee was a conduit for the Spirit, but also a very human person. We shot on a micro-budget of a few thousand dollars, but this brought out creativity in us. I'm very proud of the cast, every one of them did an amazing job acting. We were a finalist for best feature at a film festival in Milan, we were voted the greatest guerrilla film of all time on the IGFA top 100 list, we set an attendance record at the Beverly Cinema in Hollywood, and we were honored at SAG with a special screening. Thank you to all of you who purchase the film and have supported us. I believe in our film, in our fans,and in our fantastic company of actors, so I vote five stars out of five *****. God bless, Richard Rossi (Writer-Director)

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Compelling, March 10, 2008

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S. Krueger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple Mcpherson Story (DVD)

I enjoyed this beautiful and compelling film which is based on the real life of a famous female evangelist in the 1920's. Her controversial story is presented with honesty and heart. It captures the conflict between her godly and human passions and explores her sincere desire to follow God's call as well as her desire to find personal happiness. She was able to attain great success in her ministry but not in her personal life. The film unveils some of the mystery and scandal that surrounded her ministry, life, and tragic death.
The talented cast was able to convincingly portray the many colorful characters in her life. The role of Aimee was played brilliantly with a full range of emotion and drama, as her ministry was often a mixture of church and Hollywood. Creative imagery and symbolism were used effectively throughout the film and enhanced the fascinating story.
I think this film will challenge many misconceptions about the lives of those in public ministry. After all, they are only human like the rest of us. People tend to put those in spiritual leadership on a pedestal because they are charismatic or gifted. If they should fall from their pedestal, they are often harshly judged by the self-righteous instead of being lifted up into the arms of God's unconditional love and grace. I thought the ending of the film was touching and demonstrated God's love in a very powerful way.
This is a film that will make you think as well as touch your heart.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, Lifechanging, Transforming, December 5, 2009

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A. Beyer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple Mcpherson Story (DVD)

I have watched Sister Aimee a few weeks ago and I STILL have the images in my head!
If you are looking for a million dollar Hollywood production, shot in 35mm and special effects, Sister Aimee is probably not the right movie for you.
But if you are interested in a fantastic piece of storytelling told by truthful actors and directed by a man who knows how to keep you engaged, you should definitely get this movie!!!