Celebrating the Value of Women - a Message Jesus Began Sharing More Than 2,000 Years Ago

Film Sends Message to Moms: “You Are Valued”

ORLANDO, Fla., April 30, 2009—This Mother's Day, women worldwide will be celebrated for their worth and contribution.  Magdalena: Released From Shame echoes that message by looking at the life of Jesus through the eyes of Mary Magdalene.

 

Released by Nardine Productions, Magdalena: Released From Shame is the story of Mary of Magdala, also known as Mary Magdalene, and what she may have experienced walking with Jesus of Nazareth during His public ministry.  The film portrays how Jesus values women by focusing on historical accounts of His interactions with them.

 

"Magdalena: Released From Shame resonates with women everywhere, as they realize they are loved and valued by God," said The JESUS Film Project's Jenny Steinbach who is coordinating U.S. distribution efforts for Magdalena: Released From Shame. "Every time I watch this film it touches my heart in a very personal and profound way."

 

Impressed by the unique perspective of the movie, The JESUS Film Project is distributing Magdalena: Released From Shame to audiences in the United States.  In addition to the DVD, The JESUS Film Project is offering additional resources that can be used by families, women's study groups and churches to help enhance the experience of watching the film as well as to provide follow-up opportunities.

 

"Magdalena: Released From Shame shows God's love and affirmation for women," said Jim Green, executive director of The JESUS Film Project.  "The film is a wonderful way to share with women everywhere that they are loved and valued by God."

 

For more information about Magdalena: Released From Shame visit www.MagdalenaToday.com or call (800) 432-1997.

 

The JESUS Film Project is a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ International, one of the world's largest non-profit, interdenominational organizations.  Through the development of media tools and strategies in the languages and media forms of the world, The JESUS Film Project works to provide people of every nation the opportunity to learn about Jesus in his or her own language through film.