Macky Alston wants to be a minister. But in the age of AIDS and terrorism how does one preach about God’s mercy when many are suffering from some kind of intimate tragedy. In this personal essay documentary, Alston spends his two years in seminary interviewing friends and learning how their different faiths reconcile them with a theology that stands up to even the most cruel loss. A thoughtful and inspiring film that handles tough questions without losing trust in an ultimate goodness.  RYS