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Originally posted by markmywords
I won't go and see it. I hate how so many religious movies aren't true to the regions where these stories took place. How is that the area where Jesus lived has been inhabited by Arabs, Africans, and other non-white ethnic groups for centuries but the films always reflect tanned Caucasians? I just don't believe that the people in that region could be what we know as white today.
I have the same feelings about Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra the Egyptian...puhleeze.
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While I agree that the movie does not accurately depict a person in that region, I have to say having seen the movie that was the least of my concerns. The movie is POWERFUL!!! It is more of an experience than a day at the movies - I was touched, moved and motivated . . .to do better, to be better!
As far as the failure to show a Jesus of a dark hue - I can only attribute that to the fact that some people believe that Jesus represents us all and is the color the artist chooses Him to be . . . I don't necessarily agree with that concept, but I understand.
I chose to embrace the message and NOT the package that the message came in.
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