God and the Inner City

The documentary focuses on the efforts of two distinct faith-based initiatives. It follows Reverend Gene Rivers of Baker House in Dorchester, Massachusetts, who employs a non-proselytizing approach, and Pastor Mike Zello, director of Teen Challenge, a Christian-based drug rehabilitation program. The film also highlights the Amachi Program, which supports children of incarcerated parents in Philadelphia.

This exploration of faith and community initiatives raises questions regarding the separation of church and state and the real-world impact of such programs. By profiling these leaders and their methodologies, the documentary offers insight into the complexities of faith-based outreach. Collectors interested in social issues, religious studies, or community initiatives will find this documentary to be a significant representation of its genre from the early 2000s.