Second Chance on DVD July 18th

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings the thought-provoking Christian drama "The Second Chance" to DVD on July 18th.  Starring multiple award-winning singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith in his acting debut, the film tells a story of two churches as they collide over issues of race, poverty and faith. "The Second Chance" also introduces accomplished stage actor Jeff Obafemi Carr as Jake Sanders and features veteran actor J. Don Ferguson (The Longest Yard, Remember the Titans) and Lisa Arrindell Anderson (Medea’s Family Reunion, Clockers). "The Second Chance" DVD will be available for an SRP of $24.96 and will include bonus features such as Michael W. Smith’s powerful "All in the Serve" music video, deleted scenes and a "Beyond the Making of The Second Chance." 

Smith is one of the most popular recording artists in Contemporary Christian Music and has also enjoyed chart-topping success on pop radio. As a recording artist and songwriter, Smith has garnered a staggering 29 #1 singles, 5 Platinum Records, 14 Gold Records, an American Music Award, 40 Dove Awards, 3 GRAMMY®* Awards and been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful People. This year, he received his 11th GRAMMY® nomination for his "Healing Rain" album which debuted at #11 on the Billboard Hot 200 Charts. His 18 studio albums have sold over 13 million copies and he routinely plays to sold-out stadiums around the world.

*2003 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, 1995 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album, 1984 Best Gospel Performance, Male in "The Second Chance", GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith gives a passionate performance as a suburban pastor who is forced to confront his own prejudices in this powerful tale of faith, redemption and finding common ground. At the wealthy church The Rock, Ethan Jenkins (Smith) brings parishioners to their feet with his electrifying music. But Ethan’s unconventional ways upset the church leaders, and as a result, they give him a new assignment: to work for The Rock’s sister church in the city’s poorest neighborhood. Joining forces with a brash, street-smart minister (jeff obafemi carr), Ethan’s faith and loyalties are put to the ultimate test to overcome differences and restore hope in an area desperate for change.

"The Second Chance" was directed by Steve Taylor. As a director, producer and artist, Taylor has received multiple GRAMMY®, Billboard, Telly, Addy and Dove Award nominations. Among other notable accomplishments, Taylor produced the 1999 #1 international smash hit music video "Kiss Me" performed by Sixpence None The Richer. "The Second Chance" was produced by Taylor, Clarke Gallivan, Coke Sams, Michael Hagerty and Ben Howard and written by Taylor, Chip Arnold and Ben Pearson. 

DVD BONUS Features

• Audio commentary with Director Steve Taylor and actors Michael W. Smith &
  Jeff Obafemi Carr
• Deleted scenes and commentary by Director Steve Taylor
• Behind-the-scenes making of featurette
• Beyond-the-making of The Second Chance
• The Second Chance FAQ File
• Music Video: "All in the Serve" by Michael W. Smith
• "Action!":  Presenting at the Gospel Music Awards
• J. Don Ferguson's Story
• Theatrical Trailer

The Second Chance has a run time of 102 minutes 39 seconds and is rated PG-13 for some drug references.