Son of Man (2005)

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The story of the life and death of Jesus Christ gets a new (and strongly politicized) retelling in a powerful drama from Africa. Mary (Pauline Malefane) is seeking shelter in a schoolhouse during a skirmish in the midst of a bloody civil war when she is visited by an angel of the Lord, who tells her that she will give birth to the son of God. Mary raises Jesus (Andile Kosi) until he grows to adulthood; he then sets out on his own, preaching a new faith which embraces compassion and non-violence

Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Art House & International

Directed By: Mark Dornford-May

Written By: Mark Dornford-May, Andiswa Kedama, Pauline Malefane

In Theaters: Jan 22, 2006 Wide

On DVD: Mar 23, 2010

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Well-acted, beautifully photographed and edited, it's a brisk story told with African music and universal pathos.

August 5, 2009 Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel

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Roger Moore

Orlando Sentinel

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Son of Man boils down the life of Jesus Christ to 86 concise minutes, restoring layers of political motivation largely absent from The Passion of the Christ and adding stirring original vocal music.

January 27, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

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The film is worth watching just to see how the story is adapted, and for the elements that give it a National Geographic flair.

February 21, 2006 Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com

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