Chasm

Crossing the Divide Between Hollywood and People of Faith

Author: Larry W. Poland Series: Morgan James Faith

Chasm: Crossing the Divide between Hollywood and People of Faith is a call for those on both sides to get across the divide and build trust relationships as a basis for positive interchange, meaningful dialogue, and the pursuit of more redemptive media content.

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Two different world-views. Two different sets of values. Hollywood and people of faith-two worlds in conflict and the chasm that exists between them.

Dr. Poland's three decades in Hollywood as a consultant on the faith community informs his analysis. Stories from inside the industry are told with insight and good humor even amid some biting criticisms of those on both sides of the divide. Far from a "basher" or "tell all," Chasm is a call for those in both camps to get across the divide and build trust relationships as a basis for positive interchange, meaningful dialogue, and the pursuit of more redemptive media content. Is a truce possible? Find out here.

About the Author

Larry W. Poland, PhD, has been a leader in higher education, international volunteer service, and in consulting to leaders in the entertainment industry. He was the youngest college president in America, has hosted both TV and radio programs, and was included on Harvest House Publishers' list of "The 365 Most Influential People in the World." He is the founder and chairman of Mastermedia International .

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Dr. Larry Poland's book, Chasm: Crossing the Divide Between Hollywood and People of Faith, explores the century-old warfare between the world of entertainment and mainstream Americans, those "flyovers" between Hollywood and New York. It is filled with fascinating first-person stories exposing the conflicts over excess, entitlement, morality, God, faith, and intrinsic value. Dr. Poland's three decades in Hollywood as a consultant on the faith community informs his analysis. Stunning stories from inside the industry are told with insight and good humor. Biting criticisms of those on both sides of the divide end with a call to build trust and goodwill.