Christian Review Magazine Issue 3 - March 2015 | Page 33

after for acting at SUNY
Purchase, I had produced and
directed a ton of indie
commercials, music videos and
public service announcements.
CR: What drew you to direct and
produce Pass The Light?
MG: The script is what drew me
to it. I loved the story and its
message of inclusion and
universal love.
CR: Pass The Light is without
doubt a powerful Christian movie.
In what way does this movie
reflect your own faith?
MG: I grew up in a Baptist church
which I realized in retrospect
was very progressive. Our church
welcomed everyone no matter
what your race, sex, creed, or
sexual orientation. Growing up
in my neighborhood in NYC I
didn't see a lot of discrimination
that exist in the world so when I
would leave my neighborhood
and see discrimination on the
streets in another church it was a
culture shock for me. Despite
growing up and eventually being
discriminated against and seeing
people I love and care about
endure similar experiences, I
could never feel that way against
another person because my faith
is fueled by love and acceptance
which is the overall thesis of
Pass The Light.

CR: Pass The Light deals with a
number of current and sensitive
issues/hot topics including
bullying, homosexuality, judging
others, unemployment, and
brokenness. Was it your intention
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