THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS (2003)

Directed by: Jonathan Lynn

Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr, Beyonce Knowles, Mike Epps, LaTanya Richardson, Eddie LeVert Sr, Melba Moore, Wendell Pierce, Lou Myers, Rue McClanahan, Angie Stone, Mitchah Williams, Walter Williams Sr, Rosalie Washington, Mickey Jones, James E. Gaines, Dave Sheridan, Eric Nolan Grant, Zane Copeland Jr, Montell Jordan, Darrell Vanterpool, T-Bone, Chris Cole, Mae Middleton, Faith Evans, Steve Harvey, Ann Nesby, Dakin Matthews, Lourdes Benedicto, Faizon Love, Wilbur Fitzgerald, Nigel Washington, Chloe Bailey, Rev. Shirley Caesar, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Mary Mary (Erika Atkins-Campbell, Trecina Atkins-Campbell), Ramiyah, Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Daphne Duplaix

123 minutes

(PG-13 - adult language, adult themes, adult situations)

PLOT:

A New York advertising executive who is about to land a big account, has his life shaken up when it becomes known that he has lied about having a college degree. After being fired, his life is further shaken by his debtors who had counted on paying after landing the account. Having to go on the run, he is called back to his southern town roots, when his great aunt dies. At the reading of the will, he learns he has been asked to assume the mantle of choir director of his great aunt's church and if he can get the choir in the Gospel Explosion in Atlanta, he will inherit stock worth $150,000. Unfortunately, the choir leaves a lot to be desired and he has to start recruiting. Among others, he gets three prisoners to join. More importantly, he gets a "sinner" from one of the local night clubs to join. While initially scorned and resisted, nonetheless her voice wins everyone but the hardcore church busybody.

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