Follow the Prophet
Follow the Prophet is an American film that was written by and stars Robert Chimento, which was created to show how polygamist lifestyles affect the children involved. In the film, a young girl escaping from a polygamist cult is aided by an Army Colonel and a renegade female Sheriff who join forces to save an even younger girl from a secret "marriage" to the cult's leader.
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Plot Summary
A young woman returns to her unconventional, cult-like community after years away to find her mother is ill. She struggles to reconcile her past experiences with the current reality of the community and her own evolving identity.
Critical Reception
Follow the Prophet received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its performances and attempt to tackle complex themes within a comedic framework, though some found the narrative uneven.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its strong lead performance and nuanced portrayal of a young woman's struggle.
- Appreciated for its ability to balance serious themes with moments of dark humor.
- Some critics noted that the pacing and story progression could be inconsistent at times.
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Fun Fact
The film explores themes of cults and the search for identity, which are often subjects of interest in independent cinema exploring fringe communities.
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