@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Filmed during summer 2019, Jesus Is King brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album.
Quick Stats
4.9
TMDB Rating
11
Votes
31m
Runtime
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Budget
$1.1M
Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorNick Knight
CinematographyChristian Wadiei
ComposerRay Romulus
EditorAaron I. Butler
Produced by
IMAX
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for Jesus Is King yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Ray Romulus
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Gina Luciani
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Donald Paige
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Jacob Scesney
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