In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.
In the 1970s, aimless teenager Greg Laurie searches for all the right things in all the wrong places until he meets Lonnie Frisbee, a charismatic hippie/street preacher. Together with local pastor Chuck Smith, they open the doors of a languishing church to an unexpected revival.
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes evangelical Christian ideology as the solution to societal and individual problems, celebrating a historical movement that is a cornerstone of the American religious and political right.
The movie faithfully portrays the historical figures of the Jesus Movement with traditional casting, reflecting the predominantly white origins of the movement. Its narrative positively frames the traditional identities of its main characters, focusing on their spiritual journey and leadership without incorporating modern DEI critiques or themes.
The film, a Christian production, earnestly portrays the Jesus Movement as a sincere spiritual awakening, emphasizing themes of grace, redemption, and communal Christian living. It depicts individuals finding faith and highlights the positive impact of this revival on youth and the church, aligning the narrative with the virtues and dignity of the faith. While acknowledging internal tensions, the film's overall message affirms the movement's spiritual renewal.
The film 'Jesus Revolution' focuses on the historical Jesus Movement of the 1970s, depicting a spiritual revival among youth. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Jesus Revolution" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed with the same gender as their documented real-life counterparts, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as a different gender.
The film "Jesus Revolution" is a biopic based on real historical figures from the 1970s Jesus Movement. All major characters, historically documented as white, are portrayed by white actors, with no instances of a race swap.
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