Christian Film as Veritable Instrument for Morality Building in Africa: A Focus on Knocking on Heaven’s Door by Desmond Eliot

Christian films are usually showcased to educate the society on the need for good conduct and morality which enhances a better way of life and Godly living. Morality is a good conduct out-lived by individuals in any community and society for purposes of good neighbourliness. Obviously, morality is what every society especially Africans crave for as any act tantamount to this is seen as a taboo and affront on the lay down laws that governs the land, hence some retributive measures will be allotted to offenders. In the spirit of the research, focus is placed on the meaning of film, morality as a concept in Africa, biblical and Christian morality in Africa and a textual analysis of moral issues in Desmond Eliot’s Knocking on Heaven’s Door (2014). This research made used of analytical method and the utilization of books, journals and internet sources. This research recommends amongst others that streaming Christian movies/films should be encouraged in every family as it is a very fast way of teaching morality in our African society. Keywords: Christian, Film, Morality, Building, Africa