MARY MAGDALEN An Intimate Portrait

Product Description This insightful and penetrating documentary film, Mary Magdalen: An Intimate Portrait, explores one of the least understood, yet most controversial figures, in the story of Jesus Christ and the New Testament... the forbidden woman, Mary Magdalen. This unique program raises provocative questions about her role in the early Christian movement, her relationship to Jesus, and her subsequent role in the Church. As Seen on TV, created by Emmy Award-Winner Charles Stuart and hosted by actress Penelope Ann Miller, this DVD explores the mysteries still surrounding Mary Magdalen and her place in both religious and feminist history. This riveting documentary about the rarely mention biblical figure, and the mystifying central figure of The Da Vinci Code, was originally created for the Lifetime Television Network. Also appearing in this film is Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese, director of 'The Last Temptation of Christ,' Archbishop Rembert Weakland of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Barbara Lippert, Editor at Large for Adweek Magazine, Dr. Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Professor of Religion and Art at Georgetown University, Bishop Richard J. Sklba of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Susan Haskins, the writer of Mary Magdalene: Myth and Metaphor, and singer/songwriter Syreeta Wright. Shrouded in secrecy, steeped in controversy, and fiercely contested, the legacy of Mary Magdalen is rediscovered in this award-winning documentary. DVD BONUS FEATURES:Mary Magdalen Bible PassagesMary Magdalen BibliographyDigitally Mastered Audio & VideoInstant Access to 60 Chapter StopsMulti-directional Interactive Menus Review An excellent expose. Highly recommended. --Video Librarian …the tone is one of seriousness and faith. Audio, visual, and editing aspects are all well-conceived and implemented. Interviewees represent both genders and some variety of ethnic and religious thought… a great jumping off piece for group discussions, not only in religion but women's studies as well… a useful choice. --School Library Journal …This film explores the mysteries surrounding one of the least understood women in history. It is a story not only about religion, but about sex, power and ultimately, love. --The Video Collection, Wellspring Media