It is difficult for me to believe that the most watched film in the history of the world, The JESUS Film Project, has been around for thirty years now. In 1979, Campus Crusade For Christ founder Bill Bright released the film which depicts the life of Jesus as explained in the Gospel of Luke.

The “Jesus” film has been translated into more than one thousand languages and has been viewed in about 230 countries. At last count more than five billion people have viewed the film.

Last year, Campus Crusade for Christ released a new film, this one telling the gospel story from a woman’s point of view.

Magdalena: Released From Shame is the story of Mary of Magdala, better known as Mary Magdalene. The story tells what she may have experienced walking with Jesus of Nazareth during His public ministry. It is through her eyes that the film portrays how Jesus values women, focusing on historical accounts of His interactions with them.

“The Magdalena film is a wonderful way to share with women everywhere that they are loved and valued by God,” said Jim Green, executive director of The JESUS Film Project. “Magdalena has already been shown in other parts of the world where women encounter violence and humiliation simply because of their gender. After test screenings in the United States we discovered that the Magdalena film can also be a very effective way to reach women here who may have never before considered the relevance of having Jesus in their lives.”

I haven’t seen the film yet, but I’m willing to go out on a limb to say that if it is half as good as the JESUS film, then Magdalena: Released From Shame will certainly be highly effective.

I’ve learned that The JESUS Film Project is offering related resources that can be used by families, women’s study groups and churches to help improve the experience of watching the film as well as to provide follow-up opportunities.

To find out more information about Magdalena: Released From Shame please visit www.MagdalenaToday.com or call 800-432-1997.

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