Bad Faith (film)

Bad Faith is a 2022 American romantic drama film written and directed by Chris Etheridge. The film explores themes of love, identity, and religious dogma through the lens of an interfaith relationship.

The story centers on Sarah, a devout Jewish woman, and Trey, a committed Muslim man, who meet and fall in love. Their relationship faces significant challenges from their respective families and communities, who disapprove of their interfaith romance due to differing religious beliefs and cultural expectations. The film depicts their struggle to reconcile their love for each other with the pressures and prejudices they encounter.

Bad Faith aims to spark conversations about religious tolerance, understanding, and the complexities of navigating personal identity within a framework of tradition and faith. The film garnered attention for its portrayal of modern interfaith relationships and the conflicts they often face. The performances of the lead actors, as well as the nuanced script, were generally praised by critics, although some reviews noted a lack of originality in the storyline.