God's Army 2: States of Grace

God's Army 2: States of Grace

Beyond faith, beyond reason, beyond experience.

PG-13 2005 · 128 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Action

A drive-by shooting in Venice, California, changes the lives of five people forever. States of Grace tells the story of a homeless street preacher, Louis, a gang banger, Carl, an aspiring actress, Holly, and two young missionaries, Lozano and Farrell, in what critics have hailed as one of the finest films of the year and one of the best Christian-themed films ever made.

Directed by Richard Dutcher · Written by Richard Dutcher

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