Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption (2012)

Inspired by Terrence McNally's "controversial" play about a young gay Jesus, Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption follows a group of actors who began production on the play seven years ... See full summary »

Directors:

Nic Arnzen, James Brandon

Writers:

Nic Arnzen, James Brandon,

Stars:

Jeanene Ambler, Nic Arnzen, James Brandon

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeanene Ambler	...	Andrew / Herself
Nic Arnzen
James Brandon	...	Joshua / Himself
Sheilagh Brooks	...	James the Less / Herself
Steve Callahan	...	Judas / Himself
Melissa Caulfield	...	John the Baptist / Herself
Elizabeth Cava	...	Matthew / Herself
Mark Colbert	...	James / Himself
Paul Denniston	...	Peter / Himself
Larry Kramer	...	Himself
Norman Lear	...	Himself
Terrence McNally	...	Himself
Matthew Montgomery	...	Bartholomew / Himself
Anson Mount	...	Himself
Molly O'Leary	...	Thomas / Herself

Storyline

Inspired by Terrence McNally's "controversial" play about a young gay Jesus, Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption follows a group of actors who began production on the play seven years ago in a small church. Within months they suddenly found themselves thrust in the world spotlight touring to international acclaim. The documentary follows the troupe and the playwright sharing their stories with supporters and protesters as they continue their tour across the world to communities where hate and bigotry are much more prevalent. Mirroring the reflections of dialogue in society today, especially in regards to civil rights, marriage equality, HIV/AIDS, and separation of church and state, this production has become a vehicle of change for a community struggling to find its voice. Meanwhile, the company of actors find themselves on a journey that would forever change their lives.

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Taglines:

Challenge Everything You Believe.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 April 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

108 Productions (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

User Reviews

Mockumentary?

Shallow, and a complete distortion of history. It can not actually be classified as a documentary, as it is a fictional tale. The movie is a retelling of the story of Jesus as if he were a gay man from Texas in the 1950s. This movie is nothing more than a blasphemous attack on religion. The people responsible have chosen to show Jesus as a homosexual not because they believe he was, but because they are disenchanted with Christianity's opposition to homosexual acts. I find the "movie" disappointing, because, under the guise of tolerance, the authors of this piece attack a religion that has done more good in this world than any group or individual in history. By far. Two thumbs down......