The Bible Stories Jesus [videorecording] / : Jesus producers, Paolo Piria, Russell Kagan ; teleplay by Suzette Couture ; directed by Roger Young ; International Program consultants, Inc. presents a Five Mile River films-Lux Vide production.
Series: The Bible StoriesPublication details: Culver City, California : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 1999, 2010.Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 176 min.) : videorecording sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.+ Study GuideSubject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: Tackling the story of Jesus for film is bound to incur controversy. Yet, in a bold move, CBS produced the television miniseries Jesus, which not only retells the biblical story, but takes a look at the more human side of the man. Jeremy Sisto stars, and although it takes a little while for him to gather enough momentum to have us believing him in this role, overall he is surprisingly convincing. While the movie does stray from strict scripture--Jesus is shown feeling conflicted over his feelings for Lazarus's sister Mary; Satan, portrayed by Jeroen Krabbé, works hard at convincing Jesus to stray from his path--most of the plot will be familiar to viewers. Beginning with an adult Jesus, who works with his father as a carpenter, the program traces his life and death through resurrection. The strong supporting cast, including Jacqueline Bisset as Mary, Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate, and Debra Messing as Mary Magdalene, lends to the credibility of the miniseries. This is a satisfying retelling of the life of Jesus and will please those who want new ways to explore biblical stories, as Jesus not only reinforces the ideals of the New Testament but shows Jesus as a complex individual. --Jenny Brown| Item type | Current library | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Visual Materials | BSOP Library | DVD | PN1995.9.J4 J49 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan |
The life and times of Jesus of Nazareth, from him humble beginnings as a carpenter to his destiny as the Son of God, are vividly retold in this epic movie event. When His earthly father dies, Mary tells Jesus the time has come to fulfill His prophecy.
Tackling the story of Jesus for film is bound to incur controversy. Yet, in a bold move, CBS produced the television miniseries Jesus, which not only retells the biblical story, but takes a look at the more human side of the man. Jeremy Sisto stars, and although it takes a little while for him to gather enough momentum to have us believing him in this role, overall he is surprisingly convincing. While the movie does stray from strict scripture--Jesus is shown feeling conflicted over his feelings for Lazarus's sister Mary; Satan, portrayed by Jeroen Krabbé, works hard at convincing Jesus to stray from his path--most of the plot will be familiar to viewers. Beginning with an adult Jesus, who works with his father as a carpenter, the program traces his life and death through resurrection. The strong supporting cast, including Jacqueline Bisset as Mary, Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate, and Debra Messing as Mary Magdalene, lends to the credibility of the miniseries. This is a satisfying retelling of the life of Jesus and will please those who want new ways to explore biblical stories, as Jesus not only reinforces the ideals of the New Testament but shows Jesus as a complex individual. --Jenny Brown
Not rated.
DVD 1.33:1 full screen
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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