Press release - WV filmmaker’s new film, “Adopt-a-Jesus”
Would you “Adopt-a-Jesus”?Controversial documentary touring the U.S. and Canada
The film focuses on Brandt Russo, a young minister from Louisiana who quit his job, sold all his earthly goods and dedicated his life to helping the homeless and ministering to the poor. Russo travels the country in a bus powered by cooking oil and emblazoned with the slogan, “Can’t Ignore the Poor.” He gathers food, advocates for the homeless and hungry, and often irritates local church authorities and law enforcement in his efforts to follow the path of the apostles.
“Adopt a Jesus” raises challenging questions about the place of the homeless and disadvantaged in society and about the Christian response to their plight. Bob Wilkinson traveled with Russo for 14 days on his bus, following his journey, interviewing the people he encounters, learning about his philosophy and documenting his message, his unorthodox ministry, and the mixed reactions of locals to Russo’s presence in their communities. Link to Film Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZNemgSCo3UBob is a producer and editor at West Virginia Public Broadcasting. He has produced several previous documentaries including, “Rounding Third,” a history of minor league ballpark Watt Powell; and “John Brown’s Body,” a look at the lasting legacy of John Brown’s raid in Harpers Ferry. His first independent documentary “Shades of Gray,” a portrait of the man behind the Men in Black legend was picked up for distribution by Media 8/Trillian Entertainment.The film “Adopt-A-Jesus” is playing across the U.S. and Canada, all screenings are free to the public. Visit adoptajesus.com for screening information.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Info:
Name: Charessa Wilkinson
Email: adoptajesus@gmail.com
Phone: 304.532.4230
Website: www.adoptajesus.com, www.astraydogfilm.com ###
New short by Bob Wilkinson on WV’s Palace of Gold in Moundsville -
New Vrindaben’s Palace of Gold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c3Nmsv_VHM
November 21st, 2009 at
[…] As I have written earlier, the film is being shown in film festivals around North America. Who knows - it might even show in Charleston? Maybe the ManaMeal people would like to see it. Maybe the church people of the state would like to see it - and see how one man has become a contemporary Jesus. […]