Film Diary #5 (Last Temptation of Christ)
Synopsis
"This is dedicated to Rosemary Manno, a dear friend that passed away in 2021. Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ” opened theatrically one city at a time in 1988. It was met with hysterical protests from the religious right. This happened also in San Francisco at the defunct “North Point Theater”. I was there to film the protests." - DA
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A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
The Passion of the Christ

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During the early 16th century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.
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Evangelist Carlton Pearson is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell.
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Pastor Dave responds to the unimaginable tragedy of having his church, located on the grounds of the local university, burned down.
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness

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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

In the days leading to betrayal, a gathering of disciples unravels into a web of secrets and hidden motives. As tensions simmer beneath the surface, trust is tested, and loyalty is questioned. The Last Supper becomes a night where nothing is as it seems, and every glance hides a deeper truth.
The Last Supper

When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate.
Do You Believe?

When a high school teacher is asked a question in class about Jesus, her reasoned response lands her in deep trouble and could expel God from the public square once and for all.
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In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.
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The Miseducation of Cameron Post

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.
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