
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
(Mel Gibson/ USA/ 2004)
Hosted by Dr. Kevin McGeough (Geography & Environment - Archaeology)
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Movie Mill, 7:30 p.m.
$5 students/youth | $8 adults
Claimed to be a historically accurate representation of the gospel accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, and filmed mostly in the Aramaic language, this movie divided critics and religious studies scholars with its overt violence.
Nominated for three Academy Awards and winner of the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Drama
“This is the most violent film I have ever seen.” - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Rated 18A for Brutal and Gory Violence, and Disturbing Content
View the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aif1qEB_JU
Contact:
Aaron Taylor | aaron.taylor2@uleth.ca | go.uleth.ca/film-series