Director Ondi Timoner follows her sister, activist Rabbi Rachel Timoner, and her Congregation Beth Elohim’s partnership with Reverend Dr Robert Waterman of Antioch Baptist Church as they try and come together to work out their perceived differences and find a common ground to fight the rising tides of hatred.
This is not the film you think you are going to get. A lot of difficult things are discussed and there are a number of bumps in the road and we are better for it. That Timoner is not going for easy answers is a huge plus for this film. I can imagine this film in the hands of someone else ending up as feel good film. Yes there is a happy ending, but only because Rabbi Timoner and Reverend Dr Waterman are willing to do the hard work. That filmmaker Timoner doesn't look away makes it all that much more insightful and satisfying.
In an age where everyone simply wants their own way ALL GOD'S CHILDREN stands out as a beacon of hope. This is a wonderful little film about not just coming together but the hard work it takes to do just that that.
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