The God Committee
The God Committee (2021 film)
The God Committee is a 2021 American drama directed by Austin Stark and based on the stage play by Mark St. Germain. It stars Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Janeane Garofalo, Dan Hedaya, and Colman Domingo. The story centers on an organ transplant committee that has one hour to decide which of three patients will receive a life-saving heart. Seven years later, the members confront the consequences of that choice.
The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 20, 2021, and was released in the United States on July 2, 2021, by Vertical Entertainment. Its runtime is 98 minutes.
Production notes: Stark wrote the screenplay. Producers include Molly Conners, Amanda Bowers, Jonathan Rubenstein, Ari Pinchot, Jane Oster, Bingo Gubelmann, and Benji Kohn. Principal photography began in March 2019. The project involved Crystal City Entertainment, Paper Street Films, Phiphen Pictures, Plain Jane Pictures, and KGB Films.
Reception: The God Committee received generally favorable reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds about 66% approval from 29 reviews. Critics praised the strong cast and the ethical dilemma but felt the story was somewhat convoluted and melodramatic.
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