Over a decade in the making, The Apostle is the story of Euliss Sonny Dewey -- a man struggling to confront his own sins while simultaneously avoiding the law, a preacher possessed by the spirit of love yet subject to violent outbursts of hatred. Through Robert Duvall's realistic dialogue and nuanced direction, we see Sonny as a fighter, a father, and a fugitive -- gaining an unsettling glimpse at the very depths of a soul both troubled and resilient. Subtle, gripping, and laced with pathos and humor, this is a tale that ...
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Over a decade in the making, The Apostle is the story of Euliss Sonny Dewey -- a man struggling to confront his own sins while simultaneously avoiding the law, a preacher possessed by the spirit of love yet subject to violent outbursts of hatred. Through Robert Duvall's realistic dialogue and nuanced direction, we see Sonny as a fighter, a father, and a fugitive -- gaining an unsettling glimpse at the very depths of a soul both troubled and resilient. Subtle, gripping, and laced with pathos and humor, this is a tale that asks us to question our own deepest prejudices and beliefs -- and to renew our own tireless struggle to understand our passions and find meaning in the world in which we live.
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Add this copy of The Apostle to cart. $95.25, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Berkley Trade.
