The Jesus Music

The Jesus Music is a 2021 American documentary film distributed by Lionsgate and directed by the Erwin brothers, detailing the history of contemporary Christian music as a musical and cultural phenomenon.

The Jesus Music
Theatrical release poster
Directed byErwin Brothers
Screenplay byJon Erwin
Produced byBrandon Gregory
Josh Walsh
CinematographyKristopher Kimlin
Edited byParker Adams
John Puckett
Production
companies
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film was released by Lionsgate on October 1, 2021.[1]

Synopsis

The film documents the history of contemporary Christian music, from its roots in the Jesus music of the 1970s, through the Christian rock and Christian metal eras of the 1980s and 1990s, into the rise of praise and worship music in the early 21st century. A number of prominent figures in Christian music are interviewed, including Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, CeCe Winans, Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, Kirk Franklin, Russ Taff, Lecrae, and Lauren Daigle.

Promotion

An accompanying book, written by Marshall Terrill, was published alongside the release of the film.[2] The film was screened for an audience of music industry personnel, including many of the artists interviewed in the film, in Nashville the week prior to its theatrical release.[3]

References
  1. ‘The Jesus Music’ Trailer: Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin Talk Contemporary Christian Music Roots. Rolling Stone, July 14, 2021
  2. Christian Music's Rich Heritage Explored in 'The Jesus Music' Documentary: 'There Is So Much Heart and Soul'. Billboard, October 1, 2021.
  3. CCM Artists Celebrate ‘The Jesus Music’ Film Which Hits Theaters This Weekend. Forbes, September 30, 2021.


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