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Friday, January 18, 2013

Hell and Mr. Fudge Returns To Athens

Hell and Mr.Fudge


The movie "Hell and Mr. Fudge" is returning to Athens. The movie was shot in Athens and tells the story of Athens native Edward Fudge, who wrote a controversial book about hell.

Cinemagic will show the movie starting Friday, Jan. 18, and going through Thursday, Jan. 24. 

The times are: Fri – Mon 1:50, 4:15, 7:15, 9:20 Tues – Thurs 7:15, 9:20


ABOUT THEATRE:
Cinemagic Theatre
1702 Jefferson Street Southeast  
Athens, AL 35611

(256) 233-0402


ABOUT THE MOVIE:

Edward Fudge, a young Bible-belt preacher, gets a surprise visit from an eccentric stranger who has a bizarre request. He wants Fudge to investigate Hell.

Son of a respected church leader known for his conservative religious views, Edward is confident that whatever the Bible really teaches is right. Trained in biblical languages and theology, he finds the proposal intriguing. He agrees to take it on, not knowing where it will lead. He dedicates a year of his life to a systematic study of Hell – and his life will never be the same again.

As Fudge immerses himself in research, other aspects of his life begin to crumble. Leaders of his own denomination attack him for suggesting that members of other churches can be saved.

His own congregation – people he loves and serves – fires him after he invites a black man to pray from the podium. The publishing company he has worked for since childhood terminates his employment because he refuses to recant his liberal positions.

He becomes so committed to his research that his relationship with his wife and children begins to suffer. And, most importantly, in the course of his investigation some of his core beliefs about God and judgment and eternity are shaken from their foundations. Ultimately, Fudge emerges as a defender of faith and Scripture, and a champion for God's love.

Today Edward Fudge is a well-respected author, lecturer, and theologian. The book that resulted from his research, The Fire That Consumes, is a compelling study on the subject of Hell and eternal torment. It stands as a testimony to a man who had the courage to search for truth and to pay the price for what he found.


AWARDS:

Hell and Mr. Fudge was honored with the 2012 Platinum Award
in the "Theatrical Feature Film - Christian" category
at the Houston International Film Festival.

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