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Once We Were Slaves

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 27m
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7.7/10
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Once We Were Slaves (2014)
DramaHistoryShort

The story of an influential event 2000 years ago from the viewpoint of two people who had a unique perspective.The story of an influential event 2000 years ago from the viewpoint of two people who had a unique perspective.The story of an influential event 2000 years ago from the viewpoint of two people who had a unique perspective.

  • Director
    • Dallas Jenkins
  • Writers
    • Dallas Jenkins
    • Tyler Thompson
  • Stars
    • Stelio Savante
    • Christopher Maleki
    • Jacob Alexander
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    242
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Dallas Jenkins
      • Tyler Thompson
    • Stars
      • Stelio Savante
      • Christopher Maleki
      • Jacob Alexander
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Stelio Savante
    Stelio Savante
    • Demas
    Christopher Maleki
    Christopher Maleki
    • Benyamin
    Jacob Alexander
    • Roman Guard
    Christian Castro
    • Thaddeus
    Richard Cotovsky
    Richard Cotovsky
    • Barabbas
    Rula Gardenier
    Rula Gardenier
    • Mary
    Hannah Godnik
    • Young Mary
    Leena Kurishingal
    Leena Kurishingal
    • Tikva
    Carmen Roman
    Carmen Roman
    • Mary Magdalene
    Jonathan Roumie
    Jonathan Roumie
    • Jesus
    Glenn Stanton
    Glenn Stanton
    • Roman Guard
    Phillip Edward Van Lear
    Phillip Edward Van Lear
    • Roman Guard
    • Director
      • Dallas Jenkins
    • Writers
      • Dallas Jenkins
      • Tyler Thompson
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    Kirpianuscus

    interesting perspective

    It is smart crafted story about the reasons, roots, facts, status of the two men crucified near the Savior. A simple story, nice to realistic details, interesting social fresco and fair exploration of the univers of the period.

    A film for many reasons, just surprising. Touching and honest and good source of questions and presumed answers . And, maybe not surprising, a film not reduced at the familiar recipe of Christian movies , against the obvious low budget.

    In short, a beautiful film for the precise and smart perspective about a great event who you are convinced to know very well.

    The freshness of perspective, the reference to a future series from Chosen are basic tools for feel this film as remarkable.
    10LisaReeves813

    Amazing!

    I loved it! Every single part of it from acting to directing was amazing! A perfect 10!
    axibxi

    Well done, nice background story

    One can clearly see that it is a low budget production, but that small budget has come a long way. Nice authentic feeling background story, locations, costumes, etc. New approach to an old story from a different angle. Would habe loved it to be a full lenght movie since the character development was great and could have explored so much more if there were have been more time. Clearly this crew is talented and the film worth watching!

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    • Trivia
      Directed by Dallas Jenkins, this short film was for his church. The film would be the beginning of his professional relationship with Jonathan Roumie. Later Jenkins would contact Roumie to play Jesus for the hit show "The Chosen."
    • Quotes

      Benyamin: Paradise? Paradise? He is a vile man! Do you know who you're talking to? Do you *know* who you're talking to?

      Jesus: Yes. *Yes.*

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    • Release date
      • April 1, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Two Thieves
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      27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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