The Big Jesus Movie Draft

This week on Sacred Frames, we’re doing something a little different—a full-on Jesus Movie Draft. In honor of Holy Week, we step into the massive world of films shaped by the life of Christ, the Church, and the long shadow of Christian imagination.

From direct portrayals to subtle allegories, from sacred to satirical, we’re asking a simple question: Where does Jesus show up on screen—and who tells that story best? With Mike Yeager serving as commissioner, we go head-to-head in a snake-style draft—building our own rosters and letting you decide who wins.

But more than competition, this episode is about seeing how deeply the story of Jesus has shaped cinema across genres, generations, and perspectives.

Draft Categories:

Movie Jesus Direct portrayals of the life, death, and resurrection of Christ

“Movie Jesus” (Allegory) Christ figures, sacrificial heroes, and messianic archetypes across storytelling

Comedy & Satire Films that put religion and religious culture on trial

The Church Institutions, clergy, and communities—both beautiful and broken

The Devil & Spiritual Warfare Stories of evil, temptation, and the battle for the human soul

Biblical Cinema (BC) Old Testament and non-Jesus-centered biblical narratives

The Great Commission Mission, expansion, and the global impact of Christianity

Wild Card Personal picks—films where the presence of Jesus shows up in unexpected ways