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

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

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. Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022)

is the true MVP as Trinitie Childs. She delivers a "First Lady" performance that is heartbreakingly precise. You see every crack in her armor—the forced smiles, the "hat acting," and the silent internal calculations she makes to maintain her status despite her husband’s disgrace. 2. The Satire is "Too Real" Whether you grew up in the pews or

The climax of the film—the roadside demonstration—is one of the most cringe-inducing sequences in recent cinema. It represents the total collapse of dignity. Watching these two powerful figures reduced to begging for honks from passing cars is a visceral metaphor for how far they’ve fallen, and how delusional they remain. The Verdict It challenges the audience to look past the

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

(2022) is a fascinating, uncomfortable, and bitingly sharp look at the intersection of faith, ego, and the "business" of salvation. If you haven't seen it, it’s a satirical mockumentary that feels less like a spoof and more like a forensic autopsy of a megachurch scandal.

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