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An associate pastor of a famous megachurch, James White jumps at the chance to lead an impoverished African American congregation in Atlanta. His wife and two children aren't crazy about the move and neither is his new flock. But can they---along with a musical miracle from BeBe Winans---save their church from a corrupt banker eager to foreclose? Starring David A.R. White (Jerusalem Countdown), Victoria Jackson (Saturday Night Live), Jackée (Sister, Sister), Ray Wise (Twin Peaks) with Academy Award Nominee Bruce Davison and Reginald VelJohnson (Family Matters). Dove approved. Approx. 88 minutes.

Special Features:

  • Making Of Featurette
  • Trailers
  • Commentary
  • English Subtitles
  • Closed Captions
Average Customer Rating:
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11 out of 1292%customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Brother White, DVD
Review 1 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

We laughed continuously!

Date:May 13, 2013
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Jeannie Donaldson
Location:Statesboro, GA
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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What a great movie! It made us laugh, and made us think. Well acted by several popular performers, this delightful story is very entertaining. A great family movie - we certainly enjoyed it! It really make me think, too. What IS most important in this life??? It is nice to be entertained while being reminded of some important issues we all face, one way or another. Good for the whole family.
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Review 2 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Simply "Marvelous"

Date:April 26, 2013
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Calvin J
Location:Halfway Mo
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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Very wholesome good clean entertainment. Kudos on a job well done.
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Review 3 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Funny but needs work on the storyline

Date:November 27, 2012
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Jessica
Location:Philadelphia, PA
Age:18-24
Gender:female
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Movie was not as expected, everything happened from one second to the next. There was no storyline, just a bunch of things happening at once and meant to be months apart. Did have a couple funny parts though. Needs more content.
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Review 4 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Very good message.

Date:August 9, 2012
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Michael Greyson
Location:Calgary, Alberta
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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All of us get sidetracked in life. This video reminds us of what is most important.
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Review 5 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Date:August 9, 2012
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Esther
Location:New Brunswick, Canada
Gender:female
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4 out of 5
Excellent movie, great message of helping those who are down and out and all about second chances.
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Review 6 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Date:July 19, 2012
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crazy woman
Location:Oak Hill,WV
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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4 out of 5
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family friendly movie, can't really think about it in a doing things the way the should be done in that setting in a church, you just have to step back and look at it as a fictional story.
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Review 7 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Love the movie

Date:July 16, 2012
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gracetogo
Location:North Carolina
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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4 out of 5
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Review 8 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
4 out of 5
4 out of 5

Date:July 15, 2012
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Ben Umnus
Location:Wisconsin
Age:25-34
Gender:male
Quality: 
3 out of 5
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Most of the films I’ve seen starring David A.R. White thus far have been pretty decent; though I can’t say I was a fan of In The Blink of an Eye. While searching online for more Christian based movies to watch/collect, I uncovered this feature film. Despite my lack of knowledge in gospel music, Brother White seemed interesting enough. But one thing which especially made me nostalgic was when I saw one of the actors was the step- mom from Sister Sister; though I probably remember the Mowry sisters much more.
Brother White, is about the White family which lives in California. James White is an Associate Pastor, however this father is one of many Associate Pastors. James doesn’t feel he’s been serving God like he feels he should, and frankly the mega church James works for also kinda wants to get rid of him. There is a church in Atlanta, Georgia which is in desperate need of a new leader and James White jumps on this opportunity. Reluctantly his family moves with him to Atlanta and they have to go through a few trials. David has to learn how to connect better with both his new congregation and his family, the church itself has financial problems which need resolving immediately, and the local community has scars which need healing too.
In all honesty, I kinda picked this up thinking this would be mediocre but I wanted to try it anyway just in case, and though it’s not the best film it is definitely better than I expected. Brother White touches on some very important themes, some which I didn’t expect them to address. The cast was good but I enjoyed the actor who played Ezee especially, because of the uniqueness of his character. The story was decent, but I felt the church was able to get Bebe Winans a little too easily in the storyline; things just worked out well too quickly in my opinion. When I saw the early scenes of the White Family moving into the new neighborhood, I was actually a bit nervous at first that Brother White would portray black people exaggeratively but I’m relieved to say that I don’t believe the actors’ portrayals were inappropriate. Overall this is a decent film which I do give my recommendation for, especially if you are interested in hearing some gospel singing; the little girl is really good too by the way.
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Review 9 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

funny, great message

Date:June 20, 2012
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Carol Crane
Location:Canyon, TX
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
Quality: 
5 out of 5
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5 out of 5
This movie gives a great message of no matter the color, race, etc. that we are all one in the same and are all the same in the eyes of God, and all have the same opportunity to accept Jesus as Savior. This movie was done very well, good message, and humorous as well. Actors did a good job, especially David A R White did an excellent job in relating an over-anxious pastor to please. He was funny. Also I enjoyed the play on name, especially his wife--Lilly White--in all black community--funny.
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Review 10 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

This was an awesome movie.

Date:June 19, 2012
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Cindy
Quality: 
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This movie was very inspirational and thought-provoking. Loved it - wonderful family movie. I would highly recommend it.
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Review 11 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
5 out of 5
5 out of 5

Wonderful Touching Movie

Date:June 14, 2012
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Mike
Quality: 
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I really enjoyed the message of this film and I would highly recommend this to friends and family. Don't pass up the opportunity to own this film.
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Review 12 for Brother White, DVD
Overall Rating: 
3 out of 5
3 out of 5

Ok, but not greatest effort

Date:June 7, 2012
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Southerner
Location:USA
Age:35-44
Gender:female
Quality: 
3 out of 5
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2 out of 5
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The movie is worth watching, maybe not David's best effort compared to other movies he's made...but still has very good messages and scenes that make a definite *point* that you will remember. I would rate this as a very good movie, not a GREAT movie as some of his other have been....worth purchasing and viewing because it has surprises and interesting happenings that make it leave a mark.
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