Synopsis: Reverend Dan is a charismatic preacher who has captivated a city with his charm. Ex-deadhead and recovering hippie Carl is one of the loyal sheep in his flock. When an antique firearms accident does in an atheistic novelist and Dan’s controversial antagonist, Carl is called into service in the most unconventional way. The megachurch is cast into shadow, and a hellish storm begins brewing that could jeopardize its entire existence. The road to hell—in this case, Salvation Boulevard—is paved with good intentions—gone hysterically wrong. This material is perfectly suited for George Ratliff, who directed the award-winning documentary "Hell House" and the 2007 Sundance Film Festival hit Joshua. Down to every detail, you feel you are in capable hands. In a situation ripe with possibilities, the gloriously talented cast push their performances to the limit, spiraling this film toward instant cult-comedy status. In Salvation Boulevard, Ratliff peels back the onion to take a satirical look at Christian fanaticism—one guilty pleasure at a time. [Synopsis courtesy of Sundance Institute]
IFC Films and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions have partnered to acquire North American rights to George Ratliff's religious comedy "Salvation Boulevard," which had its world premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival earlier this week in the Premieres section.
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