Electric Jesus is a 2020 American musical comedy drama film written and directed by Chris White and starring Brian Baumgartner.[1]

Electric Jesus
Poster
Directed byChris White
Written byChris White
Produced byEmily Reach
Chris White
StarringBrian Baumgartner
Distributed by1091 Pictures
Release date
  • October 29, 2020 (2020-10-29) (Orlando)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Cast

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  • Brian Baumgartner as Skip Wick
  • Judd Nelson as Pastor Wember
  • Shawn Parsons as Chris Angelopoulos
  • Rhoda Griffis as Donna
  • Claire Bronson as Rebekah
  • Andrew Eakle as Erik
  • Shannon Hutchinson as Sarah
  • Wyatt Lenhart as Michael
  • Caleb Hoffman as Scotty
  • Gunner Willis as Cliff
  • Will Oliver as Jamie
  • Jef Holbrook as Snarky Fan
  • Shua Jackson as Roadie

Production

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Filming occurred in Columbus, Georgia in 2019.[2]

Release

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The film was released on October 29, 2020 at the Orlando Film Festival.[3] The film was also shown at the Rome, Georgia International Film Festival on November 12, 2020.[4]

In July 2021, it was announced that 1091 Pictures acquired North American distribution and non-fungible token rights to the film.[5]

The film was screened at the National Infantry Museum on October 30, 2021.[2] It was released on November 2, 2021.[6][7]

Reception

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Brandy Lynn Sebren of MovieWeb gave the film a positive review and wrote, "If you can check 'yes, please' to Spinal Tap, Napoleon Dynamite, and Almost Famous, you've got yourself a wonderful treat to look forward to."[8]

References

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  1. ^ Axelrod, Joshua (November 2, 2021). "Richland native helps bring Christian metal to the movies with 'Electric Jesus'". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Gibson, Jessie (October 26, 2021). "Locally filmed "Electric Jesus" to premiere at National Infantry Museum this week". WTVM. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Gibson, Jessie (October 29, 2020). "Columbus-filmed "Electric Jesus" to open Orlando Film Festival". WTVM. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Kenyon, John (November 11, 2020). "Brian Baumgartner of "The Office" fame will be unable to attend RIFF's in-person screening of "Electric Jesus" due to potential COVID exposure". Rome News-Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 12, 2021). "Brian Baumgartner & Judd Nelson Music-Comedy 'Electric Jesus' Scores North America & NFT Deal — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  6. ^ Sebren, Brandy Lynn (October 8, 2021). "Electric Jesus Trailer Goes Full Hair Metal with Brian Baumgartner from The Office". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Treese, Tyler (October 7, 2021). "Exclusive: Electric Jesus Trailer & Poster Starring Brian Baumgartner". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  8. ^ Sebren, Brandy Lynn (November 5, 2021). "Electric Jesus Review: It's Your Classic Stryper Meets Spinal Tap Coming-of-Age Comedy". MovieWeb. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
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