Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians (2011)
Directed by Bryan Storkel
Genres - Spirituality & Philosophy |
Sub-Genres - Sociology |
Release Date - Jun 11, 2011 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 92 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jason Buchanan
Filmmaker Bryan Storkel examines the conflict between being a Christian and card counting gambler by following a group of devoutly religious Blackjack players who have made it their mission to bleed casinos dry. Pulling in an average of $100,000 a month in their first year alone, the churchgoing card sharks justify their wagering in a variety of different ways; while some claim that the extra income helps them to focus on their ministries, others see themselves a virtuous warriors waging a war on vice. Of course with so much cold hard cash at stake, it's only a matter of time before temptation enters the picture.
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blackjack [card game], card-games, casino, Christianity, conflict-of-interest, gambling, religion, sin