The Least Among You (DVD)
Published by Lionsgate
Leaders are not chosen, they are called. Inspired by a true story.
Arrested in the 1965 Watts riots, Richard Kelly (Cedric Sanders) must serve probation at an all-white seminary. Although encouraged to break racial boundaries by its president Alan Beckett (William Devane), the school wants black followers not leaders. Even former missionary, Kate Allison (Lauren Holly), initially rejects Richard. A prison sentence looming, Richard meets Samuel Benton (Louis Gossett, Jr.) — “the gardener in the basement.” As Samuel guides Richard through his many trials, Richard must choose between his dreams and his destiny.
Richard Kelly is a smart and ambitious young man who just can’t seem to get a break. He is judged and prejudged, and just keeps ending up in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the most incredible of circumstances, he not only finds his way, he also helps others open their eyes to one of the biggest wrongs in this country. With the odds stacked against him, he abandons his dreams, stands up for what is right, and finds a new God-lead destiny along the way.
This film, without a doubt, is one of the most compelling and touching stories I’ve seen in a very long time. The things this young man goes through– I can’t even imagine how he was inwardly tortured. I laughed, cried, cheered, and cried some more. The fact that this movie is based on a true story makes it even more touching. It is a must see for the entire family, or for an entire church group; with a lesson so large it literally jumps off the screen.
My rating: 
On a scale of one to five, I give this movie 5/5 stars: for stellar performances by both Cedric Sanders and Louis Gossett, Jr; and the wonderful lesson that underlies the entire film.
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