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Kevin Downes | Jesus Revolution | Steve Brown, Etc. | Key Life
You've heard about "Jesus Revolution'" and maybe even seen it. Now, Steve and the gang chat with the film's producer, Kevin Downes, about how the project came together and what it was like for Steve to pastor in the midst of that transformative era. @LionsgateMovies
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GUEST BIO
Kevin Downes is a writer, director, producer, and actor whose career spans more than three decades. Early in his career, he produced a critically acclaimed film starring Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino. More recently, Kevin partnered with filmmakers Jon and Andrew Erwin to form @kingdomstorycompany . Kevin’s latest movie just opened in theaters and it’s called "Jesus Revolution."
00:00 - Intro
02:35 - Meet Kevin Downes
03:11 - Steve reflects on living and pastoring through the Jesus People era
05:30 - Where the idea for "Jesus Revolution" came from.
09:00 - Kevin on the enduring impact of the Jesus Movement of the 60s and 70s
10:10 - The incredible timing of the film's release and revivals happening across campuses
13:52 - What went into recreating the look of the 50s, 60s, and 70s
16:42 - Kevin on not shying away from the grittier aspects of the story
19:49 - Was Jim Gaffigan considered for one of the film's main roles?
24:15 - The historical significance of Explo '72
26:20 - Kelsey Grammar's emotional reaction to seeing the film for the first time
29:41 - The supernatural answer Kevin got after asking Kelsey Grammar why he took the role
32:19 - A synopsis of what "Jesus Revolution" is about
37:44 - Steve's closing thoughts
39:55- Next week's guest is...
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