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8/10
If You Film It, God Will Come
John K.-225 July 2012
This is a documentary, in the style of Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 or Bowling for Columbine. But the subject matter is very different from Moore's films: Darren Wilson is trying to capture examples of (the Christian) God in action. To this end, he travels with and films various Christians who minister to others (many of them are not "ministers" by profession) just to see what happens when people put their trust in God. He finds examples of self-sacrifice; supernatural guidance; remarkable 'coincidences'; and above all, the power of love as an expression of God's heart for his children -- i.e. anybody.

There are some surprises: without giving spoilers, there are some situations where people play a role that "good Christian theology" would not predict. This film may not include big special effects or airbrushed movie stars, but like Moore's documentaries, its attraction is that it is real; and after seeing it, I expect you'll believe that God -- the Father of Lights himself -- is real and active too.
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10/10
One of the best films I have ever seen!
joshwooler6 October 2012
If you want to know if there is a God and if they care about you. Or maybe you believe there is a God but don't know who they are, or maybe you are a Christian but wanting proof that your God is real. You have to watch this! In my opinion this was more powerful than the two previous documentaries from wanderlust. Both of which I loved called "The Finger of God" and "Furious Love." The Finger of God was good and had some incredible miracles in it, but was somehow lacking I think in showing the heart of God. This was better shown in Furious love which actually made me cry because the power of the love of God was so incredibly shown. Father of lights continues on from Furious love revealing Gods character, and with some moments so incredible they make you want to shout. I watched a showing of this with about 150 people and a couple of times the entire auditorium started cheering about what they saw. It really is incredible. They clearly and powerfully demonstrate the power of God.
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10/10
Amazing Film showing the true God
rod-lowe28 November 2012
Awesome accounts of real-life God encounters and miracles. No one could have made this stuff up. I dare anyone to watch this movie and not be moved. I have seen Todd White's work on the streets of Las Vegas and New York. Turning hearts and healing those in need is a great witness for the present day works of God. This movie is well put together showing many reputable men of God sharing the true essence of Jesus. This film demonstrates the active presence of God around the globe. Even in the areas that despise Christianity. His love shines through every situation. For those who are in denial, please take time to watch this and judge it for yourself.
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10/10
God's boundless love
helena28215 June 2013
In his documentary "Father of Lights" Darren Wilson takes his viewers on a tremendously revelational journey to discover the true nature of a loving Father God. Wilson's focus is a multitude of showcase examples of God's redemption and the fruit of a heart transformed by God's love and the fire of the Holy Spirit. Love, selfless ministry that reaches far beyond religious boundaries, fearless evangelism, unbelievable miracles - all works of the Father of light. Wilson's call is for all believers to rediscover the Light and to carry it as we were called to do to make His Kingdom grow. "Father of Lights" - extremely motivational, inspiring testimony, particularly for those asking "How do you fall in love with God? Where is the More?" Coming from a rather "traditional" Protestant background, I have watched it 5 times and will definitely watch it many more times!
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10/10
Father of Lights Unmissable
jaysniper-872-97415116 December 2013
this doc will change your life for the better its incredible, I promise you if you watch this you'll be so glad you did. thoroughly breath taking & unmissable. To call a film epic, really is to say that the film somehow blew my mind and everything I thought I knew about either film or a subject matter or both. To say that a documentary is epic is almost unheard of. This term is better left to those kinds of films that Hollywood puts out every few years. Brave heart, Gladiator and the like. So would I say that Father of Lights is Epic? Let me answer that question YES YES YES YES ITS EPIC

10/10 WooooooooW †
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2/10
Some good travel footage, that's about it.
junkymail507 August 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Other than good travel footage, this movie is unfortunately bad overall. The "miracles" are unbelievable - in the literal sense - when the acting appears so fake, and there is no corroboration anywhere. The India maharishi story, who supposedly just instantly converts to Christianity, is especially unbelievable. If an Indian maharishi literally just quickly converted to Christianity, and then supposedly went to tell all his "disciples" to convert - which Ravi later in the movie supposedly "confirms" - that would be a major news story that you could find referenced. I could find nothing.

None of the supposed miracles in this movie are ever evidenced. If a real "healer" went through Jerusalem curing maladies and having Jesus "grow 2 new disks" in someone's back instantly relieving them in pain forever, that would be worldwide news. Instead, we are supposed to believe an obviously biased independent movie Director and the group he follows.

If you are already convinced of miracles and believe anything somebody says is true, especially when it is on video (produced by a biased video team who is trying to say it is), then this movie is probably for you. You can feel good about it and hold it up as claim of God's miracles. However, if you are not so pre-disposed, then this movie is a waste of time.
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