The Jesus Music

critic Reviews

, 63% Fresh Tomatometer Score
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    Adrienne HunterAustin Chronicle
    While this approach might make for an exciting celebration of the genre, it unfortunately leads to a rather lackluster and repetitive documentary unlikely to capture the interest of anyone other than devout followers of Christian music.
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    Chris WillmanVariety
    Some of why "The Jesus Music" ultimately feels so unsatisfying in its skimming of the CCM surface has to do with running time, but ultimately, it's frustrating how little the doc cares about the third word in its title.
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    Christy LemireFilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
    It is a celebration of this music and all of its possibilities, but I was surprised at how it also gets at little bits of honesty about the hypocrisy that exists, too.
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    Dave WhiteTheWrap
    Content with dipping its toe into a social issue without risking much, what's most revealing in The Jesus Music is what's left out.
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    Robert MorastSan Francisco Chronicle
    Unlike most of the genre's hand-raising fans, this film isn't afraid to point out Christian music's flaws and foibles.
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    Rachel Wagnerrachelsreviews.net
    If you love Christian music you will love The Jesus Music. If you don't you might still love it. It's one of the best documentaries of the year!
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    Kenneth R. Morefield1More Film Blog
    "Rebel" and "pioneer" are free-floating signifiers that are used to praise without really explaining why they are, or should be, praiseworthy.
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    Tynan YanagaFilm Inquiry
    What I appreciate about The Jesus Music is how it attempts to document this living, breathing phenomenon and place it within a broader context.
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    Sean P. MeansThe Movie Cricket
    Some of the most touching moments of "The Jesus Music" come when the Erwins show performers at their low points.
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    Jackie K. Cooperjackiekcooper.com
    I would have liked more music and less talk.
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