The Jesus movement was one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century, leaving an undeniable imprint on culture, music and most notably, the Church and evangelism.
Jesus Revolution is based on the true story of one young hippie’s quest in the 1970s for belonging and liberation that sets into motion a new counterculture crusade and changes the course of history. The generation that rebelled against the military-industrial complex, commercialism, their parents and pretty much everything included a subgroup who became passionate Christians.
The film is an inspirational take on a Southern California ministry’s story of beginning pastors Chuck Smith and Greg Laurie and their ministries of Calvary Chapel and Harvest Christian Fellowship. It’s also a story of changed lives.
Ultimately, Jesus Revolution is a movie about Jesus, about how even in the darkest of times, He’s moving, working within hearts and minds to provide hope and true freedom. At a time of societal unrest and confusion that mirrors the 1960s and 1970s, Jesus Revolution provides a much-needed jolt of hope.
Jesus Revolution, rated 14A, plays at the Patricia Theatre nightly on May 8 and 9 at 7 pm, with a matinee Sunday, May 7, at 1:30 pm. Running time is two hours.
Gary Shilling is executive director of qathet Film Society.
