Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.
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- TriviaRJ Cyler (Jim Beckwourth) makes mention of the Book of Clarence in The harder they fall.
- GoofsClarence is challenged about whether he believes in the Immaculate Conception. Most likely the screenwriter meant the virgin birth. Immaculate Conception refers to Mary's own conception and was developed by theologians centuries after the time period of the movie.
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Benjamin: Humans... God's only mistake.
Clarence: Lord forgive them. For they know not what they do.
Benjamin: Oh please. I've got a prayer for you. Dear Heavenly Father, please kill all these people. Fire and brimstone will suffice. But if possible, give them lava. Especially that prick painting me!
Clarence: We are all just men and women. Most of us have no idea what we're doing. By the time we figure it out, it's too late.
Benjamin: I have spent my entire life witnessing the cruelty of man. Those who had plenty did not even spare me one drop of water. I have literally had the clothes lifted from off my back.
Clarence: I have been one of those men. And for that, I am truly, truly sorry. I've been a victim of my own ignorance. That's just it. We need enlightenment. Not punishment.
Benjamin: Well, good luck with that.
- Crazy creditsThis film is dedicated to the Life of Ian Desduné Alexander Jr.
- SoundtracksJeezu
Written and produced by Jeymes Samuel
Performed by Jeymes Samuel featuring Adekunle Gold
Courtesy of Geneva Club
Adekunle Gold appears courtesy of Def Jam Records, a division of Universal Music Group
One way to see this is a satire on people, particularly black people with little to no faith in God, and how they move in the world.
It's then a satire on how religion is exploited for one's personal gain. Think of many mega churches who look to prophesies on Jesus teachings and miracles.
Its then finally a satire on how people who we deem "unworthy" and how their soul is just as much worthy than everyone else's.
Intermixed in there is the relationship between the Judeans and the Roman's as an allegory between police/authority and the people they govern. Which may or may not have been somewhat factual since it has been proven that the people there would have been people of color. It may also give an introspection on why Jesus was hated by the Jews so much. But I digress.
I'd say give this film a second chance with these points, and you might find this movie a bit more favorable.
Oh and I love that Last Supper shot they had when they froze in place, that was dope.
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- Gross US & Canada
- $6,132,813
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,557,027
- Jan 14, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $6,205,230
- Runtime2 hours 9 minutes
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