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Attention, Christians! Jesus is here. There’s just one problem: there are three of Him. Filmmakers Valerie Gudenus and Heloisa Sartorato cross the globe to investigate each person who claims to be the One. In Brazil, Inri Cristo has hardly kept himself a secret, appearing on every TV show possible and actively posting videos on YouTube with the help of his mainly female followers. Across the pond in the UK, the Messiah appears as a distinctly mortal figure in David Shayler. A former British secret service agent turned whistleblower, Shayler experienced a spiritual awakening in prison before taking up with anti-government squatters. Russia’s Vissarion, a Siberian introvert, preaches self-reliance on an organic farming commune, where members welcome his polygamous family teachings. I Am Jesus is a fascinating exploration, not only of the Christ persona, but of the conflicting needs for leadership and spiritual belonging around the world. - Myrocia Watamaniuk

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