Created Equal | Christianity Film

Created Equal - A cocky, up-and-coming attorney, begrudgingly takes on a case to sue the Archdiocese of New Orleans for sex discrimination; after a woman, who's desperate to become a priest, solicits his help.

Created Equal (2017)
Director: Bill Duke
Writers: Ned Bowman(screenplay by), Michael Ricigliano Jr.(screenplay by), Joyce Renee Lewis(screenplay by)
Stars: Lou Diamond Phillips, Aaron Tveit, Gregory Alan Williams
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: United States
Language: English
Release Date: 15 June 2017 (USA)
Filming Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Storyline:
An up-and-coming attorney takes on a case to sue the Catholic Church for discrimination against a young woman who desperately wants to become a priest. In a world where gender equality is a critical issue, the Church remains steeped in tradition. As the trial unfolds and divine authority is challenged, their lives become in danger as extremists plot to stop the heresy at any cost.

Reviews:
"They managed to take a ludicrous idea and make it work.

Created Equal has a plot that simply could not happen. A nun wishes to go to a Catholic seminary in order, ultimately, to become a priest. However, the Catholic Church and the popes have been adamant....men, alone, can become priests. So, the woman approaches a law firm in order to sue the Church into accepting her to the seminary because she is being discriminated against by not being allowed in the program. While I could see someone wanting to sue for this right, finding a law firm or a court willing to try tackling the issue in the United States is problematic, as this clearly violates the notion of religious freedom. Lawmakers and judges simply do not nor could they create religious doctrine. However, the filmmakers who made Created Equal have also managed, somehow, to make the story interesting and compelling.

Sister Batista (Edy Ganem) is an unhappy nun. She is feeling unfulfilled in this role and feels that God has called her to be the first Catholic female priest. This seemingly unwinnable case is given to a hot-shot lawyer known for always setting cases without taking them to court. Tom Reilly (Aaron Tveit) plans on convincing the Sister to drop the case or accept a cash settlement. After all, he seems like a cynical guy who is much more interested in making partner at the law firm than actually doing anything else. However, something unusual happens...over time, Sister Batista wins him over and convinces him that they might just be able to win the case. Up against them is a lawyer and priest (Lou Diamond Phillips) as well as a psycho intent on stopping her at any price.

The acting and direction in this film was pretty good...and that made a seemingly ludicrous story actually work. I also liked the local color given to the story by filming it around New Orleans. My only quibble, other than the basic idea, is the big confrontation scene with the would-be killer...it didn't quite work for me. But solid acting, tension and uniqueness make this an entertaining flick."

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[sherryhaines]

I remember growing up Catholic... wanting to serve God but not wanting to be a Nun and couldn't be a Priest...
But Praise God..I became a Born Again Christian and am serving the Lord with my whole heart now for 44 years!!!
It is so Amazing!!!

[JodiSmith-cr]

No matter what role Lou Diamond Phillips plays.. he always does a great job!

[kaiserinzita]

What a statement: "I accept the teachings of Jesus, as revealed in scripture. That does not include the man made rules." Every one should listen to this!

[OluwaropoBoluwadeOdunayo-wdti]

This is amazingly done. It is the suspense for me. May God lead us and guide us into all truth. God is never an author of

[nqwelani]

God speaks through movies and everything else he possibly can. I recently lost a case unfairly in court and I went through death escapes in the process and I could hear the devil whispering God chose the enemy over me. I am struggling and I keep praying that God will make a way for me too. I thank the person who posted this movie😪

[CarynLee-we]

If God has called you he has chosen you no matter if you a man or a woman he is in control .A great movie 🙏🙏

[NeelamS-hkjm]

You don't have to be a priest necessarily to disperse Christ's teaching.... That girl who wished to be a priest should be told that she can make people aware of the Faith through different ways... Jesus never wants us to hold a prominent position and then talk about his FAITH... AMEN❤

[veronicapace]

People confuse faith with organized religion. If Christ calls you, you don't need an organized religion to accept or reject His purpose for you. Some of the least humble people in the world have religious titles.

[em.inthehills]

This movie is so odd. You don’t need a lawyer - you need to read the Bible! Men and women are equal but different. Different roles. The Bible is the word of God and nothing should be added to it. Read the Bible for all answers!

[BlessingEssy]

This movie will have the said expensive table shaken and all drinks will poure. Thanks to the team. Well done. Good job 🎉🎉

[stellasaman]

GOD ALMIGHTY HAS THE FINAL SAY AND NOT MEN‼️ GOD CREATED MAN AND WOMAN🙏

[grannyarkue]

Beautiful movie so True so I say thanks be to God!!!.Thanks to all well played 🙏🏿👋🏿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎬

[CarmenCervantes-cpft]

How interesting I'll be starting a new job working with 15 nouns. I never worked with nouns, but I have faith in God that I'll do great. 😊 God is always working in all our lives. I thank you God lord Jesus. AMEN AND A🙏 ❤

[agnescoulter]

That wanna be priest is so unstable. This is why I left Catholicism so much loop holes . WE HAVE TO KNOW GOD’s WORD for ourselves

[candelaisrael]

Religion is the root of many war.... If you're a believer, talk about God 's love, talk about Jesus Christ's love, talk about the Holy Spirit's love

[John.]

"But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence." -- 1 Timothy 2:12 KJV

[phylismugoh]

Jesus had very many women with Him while He was doing His ministry and even after He left there is an evidence of women as apostles. We have priscilla who together with Aquilla expounded to Apollos more on the new baptism apart from the baptism of John. Women were never meant to be left out in the ministry of Christ. Men were to lead but not to sideline women. We all have our roles to play in the body of Christ

[bravejourney]

This was a good movie! 😮wow very powerful and Awesome actors!!

[kevinpanzi]

Forget about religion for a second . Pick up the Bible and read it for yourself .

[americahs]

What a spirit of resilience she had. Great testimony for her attorney. This is the type of spirit we need to develop in the last days. Great casting!