Film Review

‘Brave the Dark’: Angel Studios Tells Inspirational Teacher Tale

A decent film, but faith-based needs top-notch directing. Audiences need to forget that they’re watching a film presenting faith-based solutions to problems.
‘Brave the Dark’: Angel Studios Tells Inspirational Teacher Tale
Stan (Jared Harris, L) and Nathan Williams (Nicholas Hamilton) are teacher and student, in "Brave the Dark." Angel Studios
Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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PG-13 | 1h 52m | Drama, Faith-based | 2025

Based on co-writer and co-executive producer Nathaniel Deen’s real-life experiences, “Brave the Dark” is an inspirational indie about high school teacher Stan Deen’s efforts to help a wayward high school teenager overcome traumatic childhood experiences.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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