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Black Jesus

  • TV Series
  • 2014–2019
  • TV-MA
  • 21m
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7.1/10
4K
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Gerald 'Slink' Johnson in Black Jesus (2014)
A TV series finds Jesus living in present day Compton, CA on a daily mission to spread love and kindness throughout the neighborhood with the help of his small but loyal group of downtrodden followers.
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The hijinks of a street-smart savior living in modern-day Compton, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the crime-ridden L.A. neighborhood with his small group of followers.The hijinks of a street-smart savior living in modern-day Compton, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the crime-ridden L.A. neighborhood with his small group of followers.The hijinks of a street-smart savior living in modern-day Compton, on a mission to spread love and kindness throughout the crime-ridden L.A. neighborhood with his small group of followers.

  • Creators
    • Mike Clattenburg
    • Aaron McGruder
  • Stars
    • Gerald 'Slink' Johnson
    • John Witherspoon
    • Corey Holcomb
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Mike Clattenburg
      • Aaron McGruder
    • Stars
      • Gerald 'Slink' Johnson
      • John Witherspoon
      • Corey Holcomb
    • 44User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gerald 'Slink' Johnson
    Gerald 'Slink' Johnson
    • Jesus
    • 2014–2019
    John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon
    • Lloyd
    • 2014–2019
    Corey Holcomb
    Corey Holcomb
    • Boonie
    • 2014–2019
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    Angela Elayne Gibbs
    • Ms. Tudi
    • 2014–2019
    Antwon Tanner
    Antwon Tanner
    • Jason
    • 2014–2019
    Valenzia Algarin
    Valenzia Algarin
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    • 2014–2019
    Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy
    • Vic
    • 2014–2015
    Kali Hawk
    Kali Hawk
    • Maggie
    • 2014–2015
    Andra Fuller
    Andra Fuller
    • Fish
    • 2014–2015
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    • Trayvon
    • 2014–2015
    Dominique Witten
    Dominique Witten
    • Shalinka
    • 2014–2019
    Carlos Acuña
    • Trigger…
    • 2014–2019
    DomiNque Perry
    DomiNque Perry
    • Nessa
    • 2019
    Jamar Malachi Neighbors
    Jamar Malachi Neighbors
    • Ambro
    • 2019
    Marcelo Olivas
    Marcelo Olivas
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    • 2014–2019
    Paula Jai Parker
    Paula Jai Parker
    • Teresa
    • 2019
    Sonya Eddy
    Sonya Eddy
    • Miss Emma
    • 2019
    Tyree Elaine
    Tyree Elaine
    • Bay Bay
    • 2019
    • Creators
      • Mike Clattenburg
      • Aaron McGruder
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    8bringingrockback-68-805334

    Surprisingly good!!

    this show is well-written, funny and actually contains some surprises. I read a few reviews claiming that it mocks Christianity and so on but believe me, those people haven't watched the show. I say that because the reviews they write complain about things that this show simply doesn't contain.

    the show is about a black Jesus in Compton who hangs around a crew of failures and whilst he intends to grow weed, he holds high morals akin to the Christian Jesus.

    It's a witty show not totally unlike the movie "Friday" but with a lot of heart and uplifting moments.

    Not overly odd like a lot of Adult Swim stuff.

    I liked it and I'd recommend watching the show before you judge it.
    8aborup-563-865454

    That's what i'm talking about

    Just been watching first episode, and this is good. The humor is a bit too cultural in my taste (I am white), but i think that's part of the good - getting challenge in my daily experience. If Jesus did return, i think he would get along with this Jesus, just fine... I really think that the personality of Jesus is misunderstood. He had bad day's and good day's, he got angry and made mistakes. Said stupid things, and did stupid things. I don't know about the miracles, but he's ability to forgive and love, was/is what differs him from all other people. Black Jesus catches that - spot on, with beautiful humor. By the way, Jesus WAS black(ish)... And anyhow - i forgive you.
    8braceyclint01

    Nothing to get upset about

    Black Jesus is nothing to be upset about, and yet Hardcore Religious Freaks will.

    The show is funny, and I got a good few laughs out of it. It's humor isn't for everyone, but you can tell unlike some Live Action Adult Swim Shows, this one has effort in the writing, the casting, and uses the Location to it's fullest. It was a good Pilot that made me want to see more.

    It's a good way to show that it's OK to laugh at certain things, especially Religion. Black Jesus is Harmless, and I will continue to watch it. I think if Jesus Christ were here, he'd learn to take a good rib at himself, so other people should too. People will still complain and say negative things, but I will just take it as what it is, something that can be enjoyed, laughed at, and not taken in a harmful way. It's not a show meant to attack religions, it's not a show meant for Children clearly, so in the end, it's just harmless fun to me.

    Smoke, Drink, Chill, and don't get so worked up over it. Black Jesus is a Comedy I can't wait to see more of.
    8hayes-76-780137

    Politically incorrect and hilarious

    Didn't have any expectations for this show. Only knew that it was a comedy about a black Jesus. So, in need of good laugh, I watched and was happily entertained. Love Jesus' interaction with the folks in the hood. Aaron Mcgruder's jokes are hysterical and quick. One right on top of another. I had to "rewind" a couple of times to catch some of the jokes because I was laughing so hard. I love how McGruder has taken the sensitive subjects of race, religion and economics and managed to fold them into a comedy. All of this and social commentaries.

    I'm looking forward to future episodes and will definitely recommend to others.
    7decoren45

    Surpringly tamed and good natured.

    Aaron McGruder's Black Jesus pilot doesn't completely deliver on its hype, but its admittedly good natured and charming. It's a standard pilot, introduction of important characters and letting us know a piece of their person lives and problems. I do feel that the show would better benefit from a 45 - and an 1hr time slot. At 22 minutes the show felt a little rushed, but i suppose in time I will get used to it.Some might complain of the stereotypes portrayed here, but none of them are completely unbelievable or "cartoonish" or even insulting in nature. What we have here is a show that obviously means well and doesn't even disrespect its "source material" if you can call it that. Of course, Black Jesus does curse like a sailor...which is one of the shows charms. Knowing McGruder's past work I can confidently say that this show is in good hands and i predict nothing but greatness before the end of the first season.

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    Related interests

    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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    • Trivia
      While Jesus gets his van towed in the first episode, a piss jug is see, a reference to the show director Mike Clattenburg's show "Trailer Park Boys."
    • Quotes

      Jesus: If you're going to take sky-diving lessons, you need to pay attention in class.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Keanu (2016)

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Adult Swim (United States)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Чёрный Иисус
    • Filming locations
      • Wilmington, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • 5 Mutts Productions
      • Levity Entertainment Group
      • Triage Entertainment
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      • 21m
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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