Electric Jesus

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Electric Jesus

2020

1h 47m

Comedy

Music

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When a flashy promoter (played by Brian Baumgartner, The Office) sells sound man Erik (Andrew Eakle) and his favorite local Christian hair metal band, 316, on the promise of a bus tour in the summer of 1986, their desire to "make Jesus famous" meets the complexities and confusion of personal ambition, religious conviction, youthful zeal, lifelong friendships, and first love.

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Brian Costello

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Secular audiences can often feel left out and bored when viewing faith-based movies, but Electric Jesus strikes a fine balance between humor that doesn't interfere or mock any positive messages faith-based characters have to impart.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 5, 2021

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Mark B

Our aspirations often get sidetracked despite the most genuine of intentions. How do we respond to difficulties? Can we overcome adversity? Can we bounce back from disappointment? This film explores these questions in an entertaining and "deeper than it seems" way. I spent my teen years following many of the bands mentioned in this movie. Thank you, Chris, for making Electric Jesus!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/04/23

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Audience Member

80's rock? I'm in! Loved it. Chris White, please continue to bring us more movies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

Took me on a journey reliving bits of my childhood where youth group and church was where my friendships were born.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

From art house to Marvel super hero movies, one genera that has consistently been lacking quality is faith based films. They're either too heavy handed or they lack a Jesus follower perspective; such as, Noah or God's Not Dead. Electric Jesus is a movie that challenges the way faith based films tell a story, and should be welcomed with open arms. Immediately, the story launches the viewer into the perfect storm with the struggle of faith and then transitions the audience into a culture most Christians know all too well. This indie comedy is absolutely worth watching and it will entertain as well as share an honest coming of age story that reflects a faith based world view; with an 80's hair metal flair. "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition!"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Audience Member

A very moving and relatable coming of age film set in the 80s Christian Rock culture. Great story , brought back lots of memories..

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Killer music. Great story. Pretty damn good effort at nailing the period especially considering it's an indie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Director

Brian Baumgartner

Skip WIck

Judd Nelson

Pastor Wember

Andrew Eakle

Erik

Caleb Hoffman

Scotty

Shannon Hutchinson

Sarah

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When a flashy promoter (played by Brian Baumgartner, The Office) sells sound man Erik (Andrew Eakle) and his favorite local Christian hair metal band, 316, on the promise of a bus tour in the summer of 1986, their desire to "make Jesus famous" meets the complexities and confusion of personal ambition, religious conviction, youthful zeal, lifelong friendships, and first love.

Director: Chris White
Producer: Chris White, Kelly Wick, Sean Freeland, Chip White, Emily Reach White
Screenwriter: Chris White
Production Co: Hair Band Glory
Genre: Comedy, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 2, 2021
Runtime: 1h 47m

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