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First United Methodist to show Johnny Cash film Sun.The story is old, but the perspective is up-dated and brought into sharp focus by the film “The Gospel Road” to be shown Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at the First United MethodistChurch in Lamesa.“The Gospel Road” was conceived and produced bv Johnnv Cash and hisw ¥wife, June Carter Cash, whose desire was to tell thestorvof Jesus Christ inWa realistic and meaningfulway.wThe film is a unique blend of scripture-based narrative, an abundant supply of specially written songs, and a series of in-depth character por-travals, with Israel itselfW 7as the mixing bowl.You are there, walking beside the Jordan and the Sea of Galilee, vou arewthere, seeing Him in many human situations that establish a practical and personal rapport with everv viewer You are there, being introduced to the disciples, and gaining insights into their varied personalities. You arethere, experiencing the highly charged emotional impact of the trial beforePilate, and becoming so personally involved that you feel sympathetic pain when Robert Elfstrom, in an outstanding portrayal of Christ, suffers the physical attack that proceeds the Crucifixion.Adding to the effectiveness of “The Gospel Road” in its endeavor toconvey reality for this day are: the facinating treatment of the Crucifixion.making this tragedy an event of significance' that reaches from its own time across the years to take on meaning for all men of all ages: and the songs and background music of Johnny Cash and otheroutstanding musicians,whose contemporary style is not out of keeping with the story. ..a story that reveals that His darkest day has become our
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Lamesa Press Reporter
Lamesa, Texas, US
Sun, Mar 14, 1982
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