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"Although the timeline only reflects the last 12 hours of Christ's life and more pointedly his crucifixion, it is crucial that the story look realistic and not, as Gibson puts it, "like a cheesy Hollywood epic." Gibson knew he would have to create a visual testimony to one of the most inhumane acts ever committed. Every frame showing the face of Jesus would have to carry visual impact. Gibson looked no further than his friend, Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel.
Gibson and Deschanel took their mutual vision of how they wanted this film to look and translated their collaborative art form on screen. Deschanel uses the light that warms every frame in the Renaissance style, inspired by the artist Caravaggio.
In addition to spending 15 days filming on the cross, Caviezel was scourged and whipped in chains and ropes. "Mel likes to put violence in his movies. But the fact is, they represent truth. That's all Mel cares about is making it look true to the text. No time has a film of our Lord ever been shown like this one. Believe me when I say this to you, when people get to the crucifixion scene, by that time I believe there will be many who can't take it and will have to walk out. I guarantee it. And I believe there will be many who will stay and be drawn to the truth."
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We, the undersigned support Mel Gibson and his film, The Passion
We believe that it is important to show the powers-that-be in Hollywood that there is grassroots support for a courageous firm depicting one of the most revered moments in Christian history without being maligned and shunned by decision makers, distributors and bigots.
We state that we will go see this film when it is released, no matter how far we may have to travel to see it
We urge film distributors to reconsider their decision to make it easier for the people across the country to see this film.