Mark Wahlberg Wants to ‘Spread a Lot More Love’ With PG-13 Version of FATHER STU
By Movieguide® Contributor
FATHER STU struck a cord with audiences last year and has now been edited and re-released to make it more appropriate for younger viewers.
“We took out all 200 and some odd swears,” star Mark Wahlberg explained. “And the film is still as powerful.”
He continued, “Given the nature of the R-rated movie, lots of families didn’t feel comfortable with their children seeing it, but they really wanted them to get the message. To see Stu’s journey and the struggle that he went through to find his calling, we felt, was really important for people of all ages to see.”
The actor went on to say that removing expletives from the movie took nothing away from FATHER STU’s powerful storyline and that the lower-rated version encouraged parents to take their children to see it.
“I really wanted young people as a whole to see it, but especially young boys,” Wahlberg explained. “We want to prevent kids from making a lot of the same mistakes that we made – certainly mistakes that I made. So anything that we can do to kind of show them an easier path to serving God and just being positive, productive members of society.”
He concluded, “This film especially has touched so many people, and it’s reminded them about what life is really all about. We want people to know that they’re not forgotten, we’ve all made mistakes, and that nobody is beyond redemption. We want to spread a lot more love and a lot more acceptance.”
The review for FATHER STU: REBORN reads:
FATHER STU: REBORN has a powerful Christian worldview about everyone being able to change and be transformed by Jesus Christ. FATHER STU: REBORN is also a very entertaining, well-made and well-acted movie that’s been modified from the original R-rated version, FATHER STU. This version has less foul language, though it still has some light sexual commentary and some cursing. FATHER STU: REBORN has some witty humor but also several touching moments that will melt your heart.
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