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Liann Herder scratched the surface of One-in-a-Million

The One in a Million Documentary will certainly mean more to those lucky few who were able to see the musical during its limited run during fall 2022. But giving more people a chance to see the show is exactly what director and producer Kevin Davis is hoping to influence through his documentary by connecting his musical with potential investors.

The sky is the limit for Davis and his team of co-producers, Joel “El Niño” Roman and Margie Santos. They explain through interviews their dream to take One in a Million to Broadway in an extended run, create a soundtrack and maybe even a TV series starring the characters created in the show.

Little teases of the musical are sprinkled throughout the documentary—photographs and a few clips, even the introduction to one of the audience’s favorite numbers, written by Davis. The story begins when a group of friends use all their money to buy lottery tickets—and then end up winning. The ensuing plot reveals how those winnings tear their friendship apart, but one stranger is able to show them how to live together in unity doing all things through Christ.

The fact that this show is evangelical in nature is something the producers hope will connect with future stakeholders. The play’s message, Davis says, is not just for Christians but for all viewers, to show how coming together despite and even because of differences is necessary for the betterment of the nation.

While non-Christian viewers of the show may be a little put off by these Christian ideals, the producers’ full-throated support of their greater vision takes this documentary beyond religion. While the film itself could perhaps be organized better—full discussion of what One in a Million is actually about does not happen until after the first 20 minutes—viewers will certainly be left wanting a chance to experience the Davis, Roman and Santos production, an opportunity this film hopes to help create.


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