This great movie examines the life of Jesus through the eyes of his mother, Mary Pernilla August and Christian Bale star in the title roles of this inspirational movie from executive producers Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her son, Bobby Shriver. In a film first, Mary, Mother of Jesus tells the moving story of Jesus from his mother’s prospective. It is a story of love, sacrifice and faith, with the film both humanizing and celebrating Mary’s pivotal role as the Mother of Jesus. While Mary’s concerns for her child’s welfare and her desire to protect Him are those of every mother, her remarkable faith is continually tested as she must endure Jesus’ suffering and death, accept His miraculous destiny and dedicate the rest of her life to the sharing of His message.
Running time: 91 min., (J H - Adult)From the Visitation to the raising of her son, Jesus Christ (Christian Bale), this Kevin Connor-directed television drama is centered on Mary's (Pernilla August) status as a single, unwed mother in a culture where adulteresses were stoned to death for their sins. Mary faces numerous struggles and tests of faith, and along the way pulls strength from Mary Magdalene (Simone Bendix), Joseph of Nazareth (David Threlfall) and more biblical figures.