ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion
“An interview with Mel Gibson by Diane Sawyer”
Synopsis
In this special edition of Primetime, ABC News' Diane Sawyer interviews filmmaker Mel Gibson about his highly controversial movie, ""The Passion of the Christ."" He responds to charges that the movie's portrayal of the Jewish role in the death of Christ will encourage anti-Semitism. He also elaborates on comments he's made about the Holocaust. In addition, Gibson tells why he felt it necessary to exhibit such a graphic depiction of Christ's crucifixion on film and discusses his decision to tell the story in Aramaic and Latin.
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Mel Gibson's Passion: ABC Primetime Live Interview [2004]
Type: Clip • Published 2023-01-27
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- Director
- George Paul
- Original Title
- ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- ABC, ABC News, MPI Home Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Paul
Joi S. Ackerman, Bram Harris, Faith Jones
Muriel Pearson, Geoff Martz, David Doss
Department Leadership Roster
Muriel Pearson
Producer
Geoff Martz
Producer
Joi S. Ackerman
Editor
Bram Harris
Editor
Faith Jones
Editor
Anand Kamalakar
Editor
Constantine Limperis
Editor
Gina Pampinell
Editor
Allison Stedman
Editor
George Paul
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion about?
In this special edition of Primetime, ABC News' Diane Sawyer interviews filmmaker Mel Gibson about his highly controversial movie, ""The Passion of the Christ."" He responds to charges that the movie's portrayal of the Jewish role in the death of Christ will encourage anti-Semitism. He also elaborates on comments he's made about the Holocaust. In addition, Gibson tells why he felt it necessary to exhibit such a graphic depiction of Christ's crucifixion on film and discusses his decision to tell the story in Aramaic and Latin.
Who directed ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion?
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion was directed by George Paul.
Who stars in ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion?
The principal cast of ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion includes Mel Gibson, Diane Sawyer, Amy-Jill Levine, Darrell L. Bock, Dr. Philip A. Cunningham.
When was ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion released and how long is it?
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion?
ABC Primetime: Mel Gibson's Passion holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).