Thornton knocks his two scenes out of the park as a racist construction worker and non-believer keen on destroying Duvall's new church, delivering one of the more powerful scenes of the 1990s late in the film. And if "Sling Blade" ever had movie "kin," this is it, considering Duvall and Billy Bob Thornton trade cameos in each film. Look for Alabama native Walton Goggins in a small role as a member of Duvall's congregation. Duvall shot most of the film in Louisiana, and he rounded up locals to fill the shoes of its colorful characters in need of the Holy Ghost. What makes it so southern? The people, the setting and the church. A California native and longtime Hollywood vet would seemingly have no business understanding the South as much as he clearly has throughout his career in films like "The Great Santini" and "Get Low." But the Oscar-winner gets it like too few do, and his masterpiece reflecting that knowledge comes in this redemption drama exploring the importance the Christian faith in the area. After his happy life spins out of control, a charismatic preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts a new community church.
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