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Final Solution Frequently Asked
Questions
Questions
Church Showings:
- Can we charge admission
when we show Final Solution?
- Can we take an offering
when we show Final Solution?
- Can we show Final
Solution more than once?
- Can we show Final
Solution in another church?
- We know it’s being
released on home video in June – can we wait to buy a copy and show
it in our church then?
- Do we have to return
the film after we show it?
- Can we return it if we
feel it is unsuitable?
- Can we sell copies of
Final Solution VHS, DVD and CD?
- How much can we sell
the copies of Final Solution for?
- Is the film
appropriate for all ages?
The Production of Final Solution:
- Who made the film?
- Who stars in the film?
The Movie Final Solution:
- Will Final Solution be
shown in theaters?
- When will Final
Solution be released on home video?
- What is the storyline?
- How much of the story
is true?
Answers
Church Showings
- Can we charge admission
when we show Final Solution?
No. Charging admission is a commercial exploitation of the film
that is not included in your public performance license. An offering
is okay, but no set admission fee of any kind.
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- Can we take an offering
when we show Final Solution?
Yes. Many churches take an offering before showing the film as a
way to offset the costs of the event. It may be best to remind
visitors that, as guests, they aren’t obligated to donate.
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- Can we show Final
Solution more than once?
Yes. As the owner of a Public Performance copy of the film, your
church has the right to show it within your congregation an unlimited
number of times. For example, it cannot be lent to another church for
them to show publicly, but it could be used at another venue for
events conducted by your church, such as a retreat center or a
privately rented theater. It can also be used in your church’s video
library for home use by borrowers.
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- Can we show Final
Solution in another church?
No. This Public Performance license is not transferable. Churches
must purchase a Public Performance copy directly from Crown Video in
order to show it legally.
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- We know it’s being
released on home video in June – can we wait to buy a copy and show
it in our church then?
The short answer is, No. A retail copy that is marked “For Home
Use Only” is only to be shown in private settings. As the FBI
warning at the beginning of a film indicates, other unauthorized use
is considered to be a criminal act. Public Performance Rights are NOT
included with the “home use” copies.
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- Do we have to return the
film after we show it?
No. It is yours to keep and use as often as you wish.
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- Can we return it if we
feel it is unsuitable?
Yes, BUT only if it is returned before any public exhibition. In
other words, it’s okay for someone in your church to watch the film
beforehand. We guarantee your satisfaction with the quality of the
film and the significance of the message, and will refund the cost of
an UN-USED church package (minus related shipping costs).
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- Can we sell copies of
Final Solution VHS, DVD and CD?
Yes, you may purchase additional copies of the film from Crown Video
for sale – but ONLY in conjunction with a public performance.
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- How much can we sell the
copies of Final Solution for?
That is up to you, but we suggest a retail value of:
VHS $22.99 ($24.99 in Canada)
DVD $24.99 ($29.99 in Canada)
Soundtrack $14.99 ($19.99 in Canada)
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- Is the film appropriate
for all ages?
No. There is some violence in the film that makes it unsuitable for
young children. We recommend that ages 13 and up view the film, and we
encourage parental caution.
The Production of Final Solution:
- Who made the film?
Final Solution was a co-production of Messenger Films and Integrity
Media. It was written and directed by Cris Krusen of Messenger Films
and produced by Gary Wheeler of Integrity Media. Basketball legend A.C.
Green was a Co-Executive Producer.
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- Who stars in the film?
Final Solution stars internationally-acclaimed actors Jan Ellis (Paljas),
Marius Weyers (The Gods Must be Crazy), Vusi Kunene (Cry, The Beloved
Country) and Tony Award® winner John Kani. Other actors include Liezel
van der Merwe, David Lee, Mpho Lovinga, Marcel van Heerden, Regardt
van den Bergh and Bruce Marchiano.
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The Movie Final Solution:
- Will Final Solution
be shown in theaters?
Likely not. It has done very well at film festivals and was initially
planned as a theatrical release; however, the producers chose to take
advantage of other distribution channels. It is currently being broadcast
on television internationally, and will be released on home video in
June 2003.
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- When will Final Solution
be released on home video?
June 24, 2003.
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- What is the storyline?
Set in the apartheid-era of South Africa, Final Solution is based
on the true story of Gerrit Wolfaardt. As a paramilitary member, Wolfaardt
actively worked to drive blacks from South Africa. Inspired by Hitler,
he planned a mass extermination–a ‘final solution’–for blacks. Through
two books and two friends, he experienced a remarkable personal transformation.
The film opens in a church where Gerrit is the guest speaker. During
the meeting, there is a shooting in the township and one of the gunmen
takes refuge inside the church. An angry mob demanding justice enters
the church as well and Gerrit does his best to diffuse the tense standoff
that follows.
Gerrit is now an ordained minister; he lives in Colorado Springs with
his wife Celeste.
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- How much of the story
is true?
Gerrit does exist and, by his own admission, the atrocities he carried
out were at least as horrific as those depicted in the film. Although
dramatic license has been taken with the story for the sake of the film,
the key events of his life are as depicted. You can learn more about
Gerrit’s life by watching the documentary, FROM ONE BLOOD.
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