Our Jesus Story
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| Directed by | Tchidi Chikere |
| Produced by | Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche |
| Starring | Frederick Leonard Zack Orji Sam Dede Eucharia Anunobi Adjetey Anang |
Production company | O.J Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Our Jesus Story, is a 2020 Nigerian religious drama film directed by Tchidi Chikere and produced by Ojiofor Ezeanyaeche for O.J Production.[1] The film stars Frederick Leonard in the lead role as Jesus the Christ, whereas Zack Orji, Sam Dede, Eucharia Anunobi and Adjetey Anang made supportive roles.[2][3] This is the first biblical African new interpretation for the Jesus the Christ story with an all-black African cast and crew.[4][5]
The film made its premier on 27 March 2020 in Imax Cinema in Lekki, Lagos.[6][7] The film received positive reviews from critics.[8]
Cast[edit]
- Frederick Leonard as Jesus the Christ
- Zack Orji
- Sam Dede
- Eucharia Anunobi
- Adjetey Anang
- Ofia Mbaka
- Tchidi Chikere
References[edit]
- ^ "Frederick Leonard is an afro-haired Jesus in 'Our Jesus Story' trailer". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Our Jesus Story Movie - Flixanda". Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Our Jesus Story". Ozone Cinemas. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "'Our Jesus Story' Now in Cinemas". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Our Jesus story, new movie from OJ Productions". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "'Our Jesus Story' hits cinemas on Mar 27 - starring Frederick Leonard". TheCable Lifestyle. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "'Our Jesus Story' - A Summary of the Story of Jesus From Nollywood". NollyMania. 2020-03-19. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- ^ "Our Jesus Story Trailer! Frederick Leonard is Jesus in NollyWood Insider". Retrieved 2021-10-04.