Day of Defense (2003)
The story begins as two missionaries are arrested for unlawful proselytizing. The law regarding such behavior has been set up by the Christian Town Council to oversee the religious and more importantly "non-Christian" influences within the town. The movie follows Thomas Bryant's inner struggle as he is ordered to defend the missionaries. As Thomas begins to empathize with the plight of the missionaries, he is confronted by his wife and forced into a confrontation with his friend-turned adversary, James Radner. Thomas becomes the center of animosity in the small town. His internal struggle becomes the catalyst of life and death-events portrayed in the story, bringing into question the topics of religion and acceptance. The intriguing court battle, together with a significant and surprising twist of fate for Thomas, lead to a strong critical ending that will leave the audience pondering what makes life memorable and truly important.
Director: Adam Lawson
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Andrew Lenz as Thomas Bryant |
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Michelle Wright as Sharon Bryant |
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Camille Thomas as Kelli Bryant |
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Brooks Utley as James Radner |
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Salina Starr as Jessica Radner |
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John Foss as Elder Burke |
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Allan Groves as Elder Davis |
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James Westwood as Reverend Williams |
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Bryce Chamberlain as Father Coleman |
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Joan Peterson as Judge Nielson |
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Gary Neilson as Sheriff Dobson |
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David Seaman as Reverend Sanders |
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Wendy Assay as Pastor Jacobs |
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Lillith Fields as Kimberly |
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Brittany Wells as Jennifer |
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Steve Luna as Billy |
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T Nelson as Jeff |
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Mitch English as Deputy Frank |
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Anson Clark as Barber |
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Cameron Hopkin as Elder Mitchell |
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Josh Romney as Elder Reynolds |
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Jessica Welch as Jogger |
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Stephanie Appleton as Lisa |
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T.J. Bates as Juror |
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Jason Butcher as Juror |
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Linda Clark as Juror |
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Tiffany Goodenough as Juror |
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Becky Heiss as Juror |
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Nate Herd as Juror |
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Eric Jensen as Juror |
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Michael Judd as Juror |
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Arlin Lords as Juror |
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Wendy Pyper as Juror |
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Paula Rietbrock as Juror |
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Darci Stilson as Juror |
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Rick Dodgen as Samuel |
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Kim Page as Court Reporter |
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Cody Stone as Young Man |
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Justin Utley as Singer |
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B. Murphy as Choir Conductor |
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Roger Hampel as Choir Friend |
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Donavan Hunsaker as Boy Radner |
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Justin Wright as Church Friend |
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Nikelle Hunsaker as Girl Radner |
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Evan Glassett as Male Coworker |
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Clark Cooper as Boyfriend |
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Kristi Labrum as Female Coworker |
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Melissa Jackson as Church Member |
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Wendy Bradshaw as Angry Woman |
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Pamela Butters as Passerby |
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Kimball Johnson as Drunk |
| Production | Cory Lorenzen | Production Designer |
| Editing | Dean Stevens | Editor |
| Production | Gary Jackson | Executive Producer |
| Art | Tiffany Westwood | Art Direction |
| Sound | Rick Reeve | Music |
| Camera | Clark Cooper | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Adam Lawson | Director |
