Close to Jesus Collection

The "Close to Jesus Collection" is a four-part film series released between 2000 and 2001. The collection focuses on the lives of individuals connected to Jesus Christ from the Gospels, offering perspectives on those in his orbit. These stories include Mary Magdalene, who becomes a follower after an encounter with John the Baptist; Joseph of Nazareth, the earthly father of Jesus who is a refugee from a murdered family; Judas, a trusted individual within Jesus' inner circle; and Thomas, whose faith is restored through a personal witnessing of a prophesied event. Spanning a total runtime of 382 minutes, the films explore themes of faith, loyalty, and destiny through these peripheral figures. The collection comprises four distinct installments, each with a runtime between 91 and 100 minutes. The "Close to Jesus Collection" represents a series of films that collectively examine the lives intertwined with the central figure of Christianity. The total budget for the collection was zero, and the total revenue generated was also zero. The individual films within the collection have varying ratings on IMDb.