Waiting for John
Synopsis
If you had never heard of an airplane, would you think it was a miracle when one arrived? Waiting for John tells the story of America's incredible impact on a remote island in the South Pacific and the birth of an extraordinary religion, the John Frum Movement, considered the last surviving cargo cult. We follow the John Frum believers today as they struggle to preserve a culture in danger of being lost to the modern world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Sherry
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Sherry
- Original Title
- Waiting for John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Vanuatu
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Sherry
Jessica Sherry
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Jessica Sherry
Director
Jessica Sherry
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What is Waiting for John about?
If you had never heard of an airplane, would you think it was a miracle when one arrived? Waiting for John tells the story of America's incredible impact on a remote island in the South Pacific and the birth of an extraordinary religion, the John Frum Movement, considered the last surviving cargo cult. We follow the John Frum believers today as they struggle to preserve a culture in danger of being lost to the modern world.
Who directed Waiting for John?
Waiting for John was directed by Jessica Sherry.
Who stars in Waiting for John?
The principal cast of Waiting for John includes Glenn Allen, James Gillies, Cromerty York.
When was Waiting for John released and how long is it?
Waiting for John was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.