The Pulpit - Prelude

The Pulpit - Prelude

Sometimes the Threat is Already Inside

PG-13 2022 · 9 min · Drama, Thriller, Crime

When a progressive, midwestern pastor's life is threatened by extremists, she must answer to a gang of interrogating FBI Agents as she reels from the trauma of terrorism. "The Pulpit: Prelude" is about small town politics and the challenges faced by progressive leadership. The film sheds light on the violence and prejudice in a variety of faith communities and the challenges of seeking help from institutions like law enforcement. Inspired by a true story, this short film is a prelude to a feature-length thriller of the same name. "The Pulpit" will return.

Directed by Tosin Morohunfola

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Emily Vere Nicoll Pastor Sarah Williams
Tosin Morohunfola Agent Ethan Thomas
Alex Salamat Agent Baker
Kyle Dyck Agent Peterson
Garrett Kelly Pastor Garrett
Donovan Woods Micah
Kaitlyn Davidson Elizabeth
Spencer Lott Nathan
Walter Coppage Supervisor Schmidt
Sam Findlay Masked Gunman

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