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American Jesus

2013·Movie
1h 18min
IMDb6.7Metacritic41–Rotten Tomatoes63%33%

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, faith and meaning, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

AMERICAN JESUS is an exploration of Christianity in every faction of American Life, from the breadline to the yoga studio, from the humble churches of snake handlers to the mega churches in the ex-urbs. Christian cowboys, bikers and musicians, comedians, surfers and cage-fighters, they are all doing it for Christ. Aram Garriga travels from his native Barcelona to the politically divided United States to chronicle the sometimes bizarre relationship between faith, materialism, politics and personal passions in this uniquely American tableaux. Populated by an array of religious and secular characters offering candid, often illuminating testimonials, AMERICAN JESUS is a vivid mosaic of personalities and conflicting points of view that emerges as a portrait of an America yearning for solace and meaning in the modern world.
Christianity in AmericaFaith and MaterialismSocial CommentaryReligious ExplorationCultural MosaicAmerican IdentitySpiritualityDocumentaryPolitical Divide

Crew

Directed by:
Aram Garriga
Written by:
Aram Garriga, Xavi Prat

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about American Jesus

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Is American Jesus worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is American Jesus?

1 h 18 min

American Jesus runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Jesus?

Critics52
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see American Jesus much the same way.

What language is American Jesus in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Jesus?

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