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Virgil Films & Entertainment
April 9, 2020

NEWTOWN, Penn., April 9, 2020 /Christian Newswire/ -- Sight & Sound Theatres has teamed up with Virgil Films & Entertainment to release the film version of their hit live onstage production of 'Jesus'. The greatest rescue story ever told comes to life on DVD and digital HD and will be available everywhere May 15th.

Filmed in front of a live audience, Sight & Sound's 'Jesus' is the action-packed musical stage adventure that takes audiences on a miraculous journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever.

More than one million people have experienced the live performance of 'Jesus' at Sight & Sound's theater in Lancaster, PA. Now, audiences across the country will have the opportunity to witness this awe-inspiring spectacle in the comfort of their very own living room.

"After more than 40 years of bringing the Bible to life on stage, the epic story of 'Jesus' is one we had to bring to a home viewing audience," said Sight & Sound Chief Creative Officer Josh Enck. "This is the man who challenged the leaders of his time, loved every person he encountered, and changed the world forever."

"More than a million people come to see one of our shows every year," Sight & Sound Theatres CEO Matt Neff said. "And now, instead of audiences coming to us, we're going to them."

From the bustling streets of Jerusalem to the raging Sea of Galilee, JESUS is an action packed musical stage adventure for the whole family! Join Peter, Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene, and a multitude of others as they journey alongside the most famous person ever to walk the earth. Witness the most miraculous events in history as Jesus sets sail with fishermen and makes disciples out of the least expected. The lives he touches will never be the same. Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as it comes to life on stage with massive sets, special effects and live animals in this original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres®.

About Virgil Films
Virgil Films & Entertainment is an independent distribution company that was founded in 2003 by Joe Amodei to acquire, market and distribute Feature Films and Episodic television programming into the digital, TV and DVD market on a worldwide basis. Over the years the company has enjoyed relationships with Sundance Channel Home Entertainment, National Geographic Cinema Ventures, Pure Flix Entertainment, Sight & Sound Theatres, Network Entertainment, PCH Films, Warrior Poets and other high-profile entertainment companies. Releases from Virgil Films include the Oscar-nominated documentary Glen Campbell...I'll Be Me and the critically acclaimed, timeless, best-selling Forks Over Knives. They have also released the compelling Facing Darkness, John Paul II in Ireland: A Plea for Peace, Is Genesis History?, Jonah: The Musical, NOAH, MOSES, Patterns of Evidence and others. Follow them on twitter: @virgilfilms www.VirgilFilms.com.

About Sight & Sound Theatres®
Sight & Sound® takes theater to a whole new level. Every show is an epic experience with a meaningful message. Edge-of-your-seat action meets heartfelt drama on a panoramic stage. Surround yourself with uplifting Bible stories brought to life by an exceptional cast, spectacular special effects, massive sets and live animals — on stage and in the aisles.

SOURCE Virgil Films & Entertainment

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