Jesus Is King (2019)
October 25, 2019Release Date
Jesus Is King (2019)
October 25, 2019Release Date
Plot.
Where to Watch.
This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Ray Romulus
Self / Music Supervisor
Kanye West
Kanye West
Kim Kardashian
Self
Donald Paige
Self
Lito Hernandez
Self
J Rome
Self
Nick Knight
Director
Jonathan Josell
Producer
Jonathan Josell
Producer
Jacob Scesney
Self
Fonzworth Bentley
Co-Producer
Aaron I. Butler
Editor
Gina Luciani
Self
Fatima Robinson
Choreographer
Faune Watkins
Consulting Producer
Kurt Gonska
Supervisor of Production Resources
Tracy Romulus
Public Relations
Christian Wadiei
Drone Cinematographer
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 25, 2019
StatusReleased
Running Time31m
Box Office$1,082,629
Filming LocationsArizona · Roden Crater, United States of America
Genres
Wiki.
Jesus Is King is a 2019 American experimental concert short film written by rapper Kanye West and directed by Nick Knight. Featuring gospel songs arranged by West and material from his ninth studio album of the same name, it also serves as an album companion piece. Primarily shown through a circular eye and features differing shots of the Sunday Service Choir performing music, as well as various Bible verses, West only appears briefly and performs his material towards the end.
Jesus Is King was shot at Roden Crater of Arizona's Painted Desert in the summer of 2019, intended as a tribute to the Sunday Service Choir. West shared two trailers in October 2019 and that same month, a screening was held in Manhattan. The premiere occurred exclusively at IMAX theaters across the world on October 25, accompanying the album's release. $1.1 million was grossed in total and the screenings sold out in 24 cities. The film received lukewarm reviews from critics, who generally highlighted the Sunday Service Choir's contributions. Some praised the location and West's lack of focus on himself, though numerous critics observed an unclear concept.