"The Young Messiah" Coming to the Big Screens on March 11th

Coming to the big screens on March 11 is the new faith-based movie The Young Messiah.  The movie is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and co-written by Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh and Nowrasteh, based on the novel Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt by Anne Rice. The film stars Adam Greaves-Neal,Sean Bean, David Bradley, Lee Boardman, Jonathan Bailey, and David Burke. 

Remaining true to the character of Jesus revealed in the Bible, The Young Messiah film is an inspirational story about the childhood of the Savior for the whole family. When the mystery of Jesus's divinity begins to unfold in His early years, He turns to His parents for answers. But Mary and Joseph, in an effort to protect their child, are afraid to reveal all they know. How do you explain the ways of the world to its Creator? How do you teach the Teacher? How do you help the Savior who came to save you?

Follow the young Messiah as He and His family take the dangerous journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem-where His true identity and profound destiny are revealed.

The upcoming movie has already received rave reviews from many Church leaders:

"I absolutely loved it. It is so fresh, unique, biblical, historical, captivating and engaging. My 10-year-old was riveted. My 13-year-old had her eyes opened. It was so impacting. Beautifully shot. I cannot wait for it to hit the theaters in March. You will want to take your friends-the conversations will be incredible!"

-Christine Caine, President, A21

The Young Messiah is incredibly entertaining. But just as much, it is spiritually inspiring and stimulating as we contemplate what the early years of Jesus' life entailed. You MUST see it."

-Dr. Johnny M. Hunt, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Woodstock & former head of Southern Baptist Convention

"I was very moved by The Young Messiah and found it to be one of the best biblically inspired films I have ever seen."

-Kevin Palau, President, Luis Palau Association

"A portrait true to biblical faith but without sentimentality....an exceptional movie, engaging from start to finish; a film worth seeing and owning and seeing again."

-Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

"Compelling."

-Sheila Hopkins, President, National Council of Catholic Women

"Extraordinary."

-Hugh Hewitt, radio talk show host

"Moving, inspiring, and hope-filled. For everyone who believes that Love wins. A MUST SEE!"

-Rev. Gabriel Salguero, President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Nowrasteh acquired the film rights in 2011, and wrote the script along with his wife Betsy Giffen. Chris Columbus developed the film through his 1492 Pictures banner and helped the film financing by Ocean Blue Entertainment. FilmDistrict acquired the US distribution rights in 2013, which were later transferred to Focus Features in 2014. Principal photography began on September 15, 2014 in Matera and Rome, Italy. 

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