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Cowboy and Preacher

Synopsis

The degradation of the environment is the main problem facing all of us. If that isn't enough, many people oppose action to save the environment or deny there is even a problem. Some of the most vocal and powerful of these people are conservative Christians in the USA.
Tri Robinson, a conservative evangelical pastor but also life-long environmentalist, has battled throughout his life to show that Christianity and environmentalism are not mutually exclusive. In fact, environmental stewardship is demanded by Christianity – “with dominion comes responsibility”.
Most environmental films are framed for a liberal audience and preach to the converted. This film addresses “unconverted” Christians, while offering liberal non-Christians a fascinating insight into evangelical values and mindset as Tri, at work on his ranch or church, builds up a Biblical case for environmentalism emphasising respect and responsibility that flies in the face of many on either side. This film is absolutely timely – the destruction of the environment is the most important issue facing all people, and many politicians and voters need to face it.
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Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
92 mins
Format
Redcine
Director
Will Fraser
Producer
Will Fraser, Tina Barnett
Co-Producer
Sophia White
Editor
Will Fraser
Director of Photography
Mark Davis, Wade Yamaguchi
Sound
Paul Sitzman, Mark Hodgkin
Composer
Richard Quesnel
Principal cast
Tri Robinson

Genre

Climate / Environment Science

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Fugue State Films

Will Fraser

Sales Company

Fugue State Films

Will Fraser

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