Cinematic Testaments
Celebrate Passover and Easter at the Oriental Theatre this spring with our Cinematic Testaments series. The stories of Moses and Jesus have been told for millennia and these four films all have their own unique style when putting these epic sagas to screen. Whether you have seen them over and over or are watching for the first time, these classic films are sure to deliver (us).
The Films
The Last Temptation of Christ
DCP
Drama
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action…
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.
Jesus Christ Superstar
DCP
Musical
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas…
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.Community Partner: Skylight Music Theatre
The Prince of Egypt
DCP
Animation
Family
Musical
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary…
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
The Ten Commandments
DCP
Classic
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true…
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.