Having had the pleasure to be invited to a special viewing of the raw footage and selected scenes from the movie; I must say that Beout! and Brace Yourself! have put together a very compelling film which begs to be witnessed by those who have any interest in Christ, The Last Supper, the Apostles and what was spoken at the Last Supper.
I found the way the author (Tony Bracy) hinted at an 'unexplored' relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ as tantalizing. They only speak a few words to each other but what Mary Magdalene says in the beginning of the movie sets up a provocative subtext of the few words they do speak towards each other.
For a short film I learned more about the personalities of the other apostles than I have in any other film. They actually talk; have feelings, uncertainties, reservations and trepidations about Jesus Christ and their mission as it is being revealed during the Last Supper.
Tom Trudeau as Judas Iscariot was outstanding! I truly loved to hate him.
La Trice Harper as Mary Magdalene and Brian Groh as Jesus were very believable. I love the international flavor of the casting, which made it all the more enjoyable to watch. The script was impeccability accurate ~ historically and biblically correct; it flowed from person to person; situation to circumstance to resolution flawlessly and moved fluidly without a seam.
I find it hard to believe that this is Shannon Rawl's Debut as a Narrative director! Welcome to Hollywood Shannon ~ this film as Academy Award written all over it!
I would highly recommend this film as a learning tool for anyone who has a modicum of interest in the Holy Eucharist. I rate it a 10+++++
I found the way the author (Tony Bracy) hinted at an 'unexplored' relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus Christ as tantalizing. They only speak a few words to each other but what Mary Magdalene says in the beginning of the movie sets up a provocative subtext of the few words they do speak towards each other.
For a short film I learned more about the personalities of the other apostles than I have in any other film. They actually talk; have feelings, uncertainties, reservations and trepidations about Jesus Christ and their mission as it is being revealed during the Last Supper.
Tom Trudeau as Judas Iscariot was outstanding! I truly loved to hate him.
La Trice Harper as Mary Magdalene and Brian Groh as Jesus were very believable. I love the international flavor of the casting, which made it all the more enjoyable to watch. The script was impeccability accurate ~ historically and biblically correct; it flowed from person to person; situation to circumstance to resolution flawlessly and moved fluidly without a seam.
I find it hard to believe that this is Shannon Rawl's Debut as a Narrative director! Welcome to Hollywood Shannon ~ this film as Academy Award written all over it!
I would highly recommend this film as a learning tool for anyone who has a modicum of interest in the Holy Eucharist. I rate it a 10+++++