In 2016, 1 in 6 people said they don’t talk to a family member due to conflicting beliefs. In 2022, that number grew to 1 in 4. Why has America become so divided that people can’t seem to have civil discourse over their differences?
This question is at the heart of Nicholas Ma’s new documentary “Leap of Faith.” The film examines 12 diverse Christian leaders who gather over the course of a year at several retreats in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The groups discusses hot-button issues at the forefront of our minds today, doing their best to listen and hold space for one another. “City Lights” producer Summer Evans spoke with Director Nicholas Ma via Riverside about the film, which will be screened at the Tara Theatre on October 18.
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