The Jesus Music
The Jesus Music | |
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Screenplay by | Jon Erwin |
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Cinematography | Kristopher Kimlin |
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Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $1 million[1] |
The Jesus Music is a 2021 American documentary film distributed by Lionsgate and directed by the Erwin brothers, detailing the history of contemporary Christian music as a musical and cultural phenomenon.
The film was released by Lionsgate on October 1, 2021.[2] The Jesus Music was nominated for the GMA Dove Award for Inspirational Film/Series of the Year at the 2022 GMA Dove Awards.[3]
Synopsis
The film documents the history of
.Promotion
An accompanying book, written by Marshall Terrill, was published alongside the release of the film.[4] The film was screened for an audience of music industry personnel, including many of the artists interviewed in the film, in Nashville the week prior to its theatrical release.[5]
Reception
Steve Pulaski of Influx Magazine and his personal website gave the film an "A−" letter-grade, calling it "the
Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.[8]
References
- ^ "The Jesus Music". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
- ^ 'The Jesus Music' Trailer: Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin Talk Contemporary Christian Music Roots. Rolling Stone, July 14, 2021
- ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- ^ Christian Music's Rich Heritage Explored in 'The Jesus Music' Documentary: 'There Is So Much Heart and Soul'. Billboard, October 1, 2021.
- ^ CCM Artists Celebrate 'The Jesus Music' Film Which Hits Theaters This Weekend. Forbes, September 30, 2021.
- ^ Pulaski, Steve (October 2021). "The Jesus Music (2021) Review". StevePulaski.Com.
- ^ Pulaski, Steve. ""The Jesus Music" (2021) Review". Influx Magazine.
- ^ "Find CinemaScore" (Type "Jesus Music, The" in the search box). CinemaScore. Retrieved April 7, 2021.