Ozzie and the Heretic - GOD, Patriotism, and the 4th of July

Ozzie and the Heretic is a film that deliciously explores the relationship between GOD, patriotism, the 4th of July, and the film's main character, Esther. Often misunderstood, Esther must navigate the precarious minefields of family, the community, and answering nature's call.

If you don't mind laughing out loud in the theater, you will enjoy this film, which is a fun and provocative look at how individuality can sometimes get you into trouble.

SYNOPSIS

The film is dedicated to NBA player Mahmood Abdul-Raouf, and Tisha Byers, a student from Connecticut, who were both persecuted for not standing for the pledge of allegiance. Esther finds herself in a similar situation one 4th of July at a memorial service for her father who served in the Marine Corps. Her brother Ozzie is cut from the same cloth--uncompromisingly patriotic, and tough as nails. At the service, he is the most offended by her departure but he never stops to ask why she leaves. The tension increases as the entire neighborhood gets in on questioning why she has become so rebellious. Is it her life in New York? Is she a communist? You'll have to see the film to find out.