Most movies set at Easter depict the Biblical account of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
An Augusta filmmaker took a different approach by creating a story about the proverbial death and resurrection of a family set during a modern-day Easter observance.
“’Redemption for Easter’ is about a family getting together after a tragic event,” said Karlton Clay, who wrote and directed this feature film that will be available on Tubi March 1 and Amazon Prime, Vudu and Fandango Now beginning March 9.
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The family members all have their own inner struggles. Some of those struggles affect their relationships with each other.
There are layers in the story. Clay brings social injustice and police brutality into the film as well.
This story has great meaning to Clay.
The son of a pastor, Clay weaves in a faith element in most of his works, but in some productions, it’s more pronounced. This is one of those. He enjoys sharing a message of faith at work in people’s lives.
When he was shooting this movie, he said there was something special about the cast. Cast members had great chemistry and felt like a family on set.
“I’ve enjoyed all the projects I’ve done, but this one was different. The tone was different,” he said. “There were times when we were filming that I had to stop and go in another room and cry. It’s powerful.”
A pivotal role in this film is the praying mother, and Clay said no one could do the role better than Audrey Suggs.
“She did an amazing job. I had pictured her playing this part,” Clay said. “Her character is the glue that holds the family together.”
Her monologue is powerful and inspiring.
At the heart of the film especially toward the end is the message of grace.
“I hope and pray everyone receives that message, and I hope everyone enjoys it,” he said.
Charmain Z. Brackett is the Features Editor for The Augusta Press. Reach her at charmain@theaugustapress.com
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