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THE SKY UNDER THE DUST

What You Need To Know:

The Italian movie, THE SKY UNDER THE DUST opens with the song “Amazing Grace” and a voiceover talking about running from God and from responsibility. Cut to an intense bank robbery, with the four bandits eventually trying to hide in what they think is an empty school. Eleven Christian teenage Gospel singers are practicing for their evening performance. The gunmen, Alejandro, Giuseppe, Tina, and Paula, intimidate and berate the Christians. The Christians contemplate escape but instead present the Gospel in word and deed. Selene, one of the Gospel singers, leads Paula to Christ. A tragedy leads to Paula witnessing to her cousin Tina.

THE SKY UNDER THE DUST at first appears to be a typical Italian crime movie. The characters are real and powerful. As the movie develops, the witness of the Christian teenagers becomes stronger, empowered by faith and prayer. It is a very direct witness, but it’s done in such a dramatic format that it is neither didactic nor boring. There is a bloody shooting, and two robbers use cocaine, but the movie’s Gospel message could help older teenagers and adults know the truth that will set them free.

Content:

(CCC, BB, L, VV, S, DD, M) Very strong Christian worldview about four robbers who hide in an abandoned school only to find a Gospel band practicing; two obscenities; threats of violence, beating an armed guard with fists, gun and kicks, two shootings (one bloody); sexual discussions; no nudity; no smoking but cocaine use; and, criminals lie, cheat and steal.

More Detail:

THE SKY UNDER THE DUST is a very powerful Christian movie from Italy.

It opens with the song “Amazing Grace” while a postman rides his bicycle through the countryside of Italy. A voiceover talks about running from God and from responsibility. Cut to a harsh, gritty bank robbery, with the four bandits eventually trying to hide in what they think is an empty school.

Eleven Christian teenage Gospel singers are practicing for their evening performance. The gunmen, Alejandro, Giuseppe, Tina, and Paula intimidate and berate the Christians. Then, the gunmen capture a guard and beat and kick him.

The Christians contemplate escape but instead present the Gospel in word and deed. Selene, one of the Gospel singers, leads Paula to Christ. While Selene and Paula are in the bathroom, the guard got hold of a gun and shot Alejandro. Giuseppe is about to shoot the guard, but when Paula walks into the room, he shoots her by mistake. With her dying breath, she witnesses to her cousin Tina.

THE SKY UNDER THE DUST at first appears to be a typical Italian crime movie. The characters are real and powerful. The lighting, direction and sound are terrific. As the movie develops, the witness of the Christian teenagers becomes stronger, empowered by faith and prayer. It is a very direct witness, but it’s done in such a dramatic format that it is not didactic nor is it boring, cloying or off-putting.

This movie has won several awards and deserves all of them. There is a bloody shooting in the movie and some violence, and two of the robbers snort cocaine. So, it is not a movie for young children. For teenagers and adults, however, it could help them know the truth that will set them free.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.