Don Verdean
Director: Jared Hess
Actors: Sam Rockwell, Amy Ryan, Jemaine Clement
PlotA self-proclaimed biblical archaeologist, Don Verdean, makes a living by finding and selling religious artifacts to devoted Christian communities. Working with his loyal assistant Carol and the eccentric Boaz, Don claims to have recovered several significant relics, including a supposed fragment of the Holy Grail and a piece of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. His credibility, however, comes into question when an ambitious pastor named Tony Lazarus hires him to locate the fabled Goliath's skull. Pressured to deliver results and facing the possibility of public humiliation, Don resorts to increasingly dubious methods to maintain his reputation and fulfill the expectation of his clients.
As Don ventures deeper into unethical territory, his decisions set off a chain of events that challenge both his moral and professional standing. He must navigate a web of deceit, personal dilemmas, and shifting loyalties while struggling to keep his empire of faith intact. The story portrays the inherent tension between genuine belief and the commercial exploitation of religious fervor, leaving Don to face the consequences of his actions.
Writers: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Release Date: 11 Dec 2015
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Don Verdean offers decent video and very good audio, but its humor may only resonate with Jared Hess fans, making it a modest Blu-ray rental at best.
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