Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) Apr 2026

Here’s a breakdown of why this film sticks with you long after the credits roll: 1. The Performance Powerhouse

as Lee-Curtis Childs is a masterclass in performative charisma. He plays a man desperate to reclaim his throne, masking deep insecurities and moral failings with expensive suits and "blessed" rhetoric. Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022)

It’s not a "feel-good" movie. It’s a critique of how institutional religion can sometimes protect the institution while neglecting the soul. It challenges the audience to look past the stained glass and the designer shoes to see the humanity (and the hypocrisy) underneath. Here’s a breakdown of why this film sticks

Writer-director Adamma Ebo doesn't lean into cartoonish parody. Instead, the film mimics the actual aesthetics of megachurch culture: the massive empty sanctuaries, the obsession with luxury brands (the Prada scene is iconic), and the linguistic gymnastics used to bypass accountability. It captures the specific "church politics" of the Black church experience with both love and a very sharp scalpel. 3. The Genre Blur It’s not a "feel-good" movie

The film lives and breathes through and Sterling K. Brown .

Whether you grew up in the pews or have never stepped foot in a megachurch, the themes of are universal.