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Joseph & Mary facts for kids
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| Directed by | Roger Christian |
| Produced by | Leif Bristow |
| Written by | Julie Kim Kariné Marwood |
| Starring | Kevin Sorbo Lara Jean Chorostecki |
| Music by | James Mark Stewart |
| Cinematography | Rudolf Blahacek |
| Studio | Leif Films Sugar Shack North Bay Productions |
| Distributed by | Cinedigm Entertainment Group |
| Release date(s) | 5 July 2016 (United States) 2 November 2016 (Canada) |
| Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Joseph & Mary is a Canadian movie from 2016. It's a drama based on stories from the Bible. The movie was directed by Roger Christian. Kevin Sorbo plays Joseph. The film shows the birth and early life of Jesus. This happens when King Herod the Great ruled the Roman Empire. The story also includes a character named Elijah, a rabbi who learns about forgiveness.
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The Story of Joseph & Mary
A Difficult Time in Judea
The movie begins when King Herod the Great's tax collectors cause trouble. They harm a man named Aaron because he cannot pay his taxes. Aaron's friend, Elijah the rabbi, promises to protect Aaron's wife, Rebekah, and their children.
The Journey to Bethlehem
Meanwhile, Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem. They are going there for a census, which is like a count of all the people. While they are in Bethlehem, Mary gives birth to Jesus in a stable.
The Magi and King Herod
Later, three wise men, called the Magi, visit King Herod. They are looking for a special child. Herod tells them to go to Bethlehem, where old prophecies say the child will be born. He asks them to report back to him. The Magi find Joseph, Mary, and Jesus in the stable. But they do not return to Herod. Instead, they travel back to their own lands.
Escape to Egypt
Following Jewish law, Joseph and Mary take baby Jesus to the Temple in Jerusalem. They present him to Simeon and Anna the Prophetess. After this, they return to their home in Nazareth.
King Herod is angry that the Magi did not return. He orders his soldiers to harm all young boys under two years old. To keep Jesus safe, Joseph and Mary quickly flee to Egypt. During this time, Rebekah's newborn child is also harmed. A Roman soldier named Tiberius is involved in this sad event. Elijah is very upset, and Rebekah vows to get revenge on Tiberius.
Return to Nazareth and a Lesson in Forgiveness
Years pass, and Joseph, Mary, Elijah, and Rebekah return to Nazareth. Tiberius, now a tax collector, visits the town. Rebekah recognizes him. She wants Elijah to get revenge on Tiberius. But Elijah starts to think about forgiveness. Joseph and his twelve-year-old son, Jesus, also suggest that forgiveness is better than revenge.
One day, Tiberius recognizes Rebekah and attacks her. She scratches his face, and he drops his sword. Elijah picks up the sword but throws it off a cliff. Tiberius chases after it and falls to his death.
Joseph's Final Moments
As Joseph is dying, he has a vision of his young son. He tells this vision of Jesus to leave Nazareth with Mary. He then has another vision, seeing his adult son being harmed. Mary visits him before he passes away.
Meet the Cast
- Kevin Sorbo as Joseph
- Lara Jean Chorostecki as Mary
- Steven McCarthy as Rabbi Elijah
- Lucius Hoyos as Jesus at 12 years old
- Joseph Mesiano as Jesus at 30 years old
- Lawrence Bayne as King Herod
- Ashley Armstrong as Leper
- Josh Bainbridge as Aaron
- Morgan Bedard as Angry Merchant
- Sean Bell as Tiberius
- Katie Boland as Rebekah
- Rod Carley as Magi #1
- Jim Calarco as Magi #2
- Lewis Hodgson as Defiant Villager
- Greg Janveau as Villager
- Daniel Kash as High Priest
- Paula Kaye as Walla Group Performer
- Ron Kennell as Surly Merchant
- Géza Kovács as Simeon
- Steven Love as King Antipas
- Stephen Eric McIntyre as Nathan
- Drew Moss as Innkeeper
- Joe Ring as Innkeeper #2
- Andrew Muir as Merchant
- Cassie Owoc as Nazarene Woman
- Michael James Regan as King Herod's Attendant
- Chris Renaud as Roman soldier
- John Tench as Surly Publican
- Deborah Tennant as Anna
- Michael Therriault as Elder Rabbi
- Anthony Ulc as Seth
Making the Movie
Filming for Joseph & Mary took place in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. This happened in October and November of 2015.
When the Movie Was Released
The film was first available on home video in the United States on July 5, 2016. It was released in Canada on November 2, 2016. The home video version includes options for captions and descriptive audio for people who are visually impaired.