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2021109 minGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

The Jesus Music

2021109 minGdocumentary

7.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Exploring the clash of faith and freedom in the rise of Christian Rock.

“The soundtrack of a movement.”

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Exploring the clash of faith and freedom in the rise of Christian Rock.

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Jon Erwin

Jon Erwindirector

Andrew Erwin

Andrew Erwindirector

Jon Erwin

Jon Erwinwriter

Michael W. Smith

Michael W. Smithcast

Amy Grant

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A political documentary that tells the stories of over 25 artists who give depictions of the controversy surrounding Christian Rock in the 70's.

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