A new movie about the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, is sparking debate among viewers and religious scholars alike.
“Mary,” a Biblical epic streaming now on Netflix, tells the story of the Nativity through the eyes of Mary of Nazareth (Noa Cohen). The film follows Mary, Joseph (Ido Tako) and the newborn Jesus as they escape persecution from King Herod (Anthony Hopkins).
“Mary is the most extraordinary woman ever to walk this earth, yet her story remains largely unknown beyond a few passages in the Bible,” director D.J. Caruso told Netflix’s Tudum blog.
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