The Jesus Music

The Jesus Music is what I call a moving movie about Christian music. I love Christian music and seeing a movie about how it became was really really good. I loved every second of this film.

I had to drive 70 miles round-trip to see this and it was very much worth it. I laughed a lot, teared up several times, and got to relive my youth and the music that came to define it. It was essentially the soundtrack of my life. I definitely appreciated this documentary and all who gave their time to be involved in it.

Jesus Music is an insightful nostalgic trip through the Christian time space continuum. If you were born in the 60's or 70's and grew up listening to Christian music, this is a must watch. If you didn't follow Christian music and the "Church" through the decades you won't understand the valleys these artist traveled through to reach the mountain top.

If you can't identify with the adversity these artist and their followers faced, maybe you can see how the church learned forgiveness, love and repentance, and that God sent His Son Jesus for such a time as this.

Billy Graham got it right. If you can't watch this film and see that God is about to do this all over again in this nation and in a new way, ask God to open your eyes and prepare your heart to love.

I am deeply blessed by this film and these artist. #real.

Consider the source. If you are looking for a documentary that looks with thoughtful introspection at the "Jesus" music movement - this is not the one. An early indicator would be the mention of Lonnie Frisbee as the original thought leader and flash point for the inclusion of contemporary music into christian services. The film never speaks about how he was ostracized for being gay .. and yet, it does examine (all be it briefly) the challenges the industry had with racism. But.. if you, like myself, "grew up" with this music it is a nice trip down memory lane and will spark many "whatever happened to" thoughts. Minor license is taken with chronology. Keith Green's impact and death are given cursory note and out of the correct chronological sequence. This is a show that "preaches to the choir" and having been someone who was at one time very much in the choir.. I enjoyed it.

Very eye opening. While it, obviously, shows the highs. It shows the artists frailty. If you have any interest in music do yourself a favor and watch. There is a moment where they talk about Tobymacs oldest son passing of an overdose, it is touching. I remember Toby handling that loss as good as anyone I have ever seen. He truly shows his emotions. I live how it credits Amy Grant with starting this push to the music becoming mainstream stream. Not with that intent in mind. Again. This is eye opening. It says a lot about these artists to just be honest. As honest as anyone would be. I have always liked Christian pop and gospel. This sheds a new light for me. Also. A great part about Kirk Franklin. What a pioneer.