SARAH SILVERMAN:
JESUS IS MAGIC

Year: 2005
USA: Roadside Attractions
UK: Warner Music Entertainment
Cast: Sarah Silverman, Laura Silverman, Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn, The Silver Men (band), Steve Agee, La'vin Kiyano, Brody Stephens
Director: Liam Lynch
Country: USA
USA: 72 mins
UK: 70 mins
UK Certificate: 15 contains strong sex references, strong language and racist terms
USA Release Date: 11 November 2005 (Limited Release)
UK Release Date: 1 August 2008 (Limited Release - London, Apollo West End and Scotland)


Synopsis

Groundbreaking comedian Sarah Silverman takes on race, religion, 9/11, even her own mother in this hilariously offensive comedy/musical.

SARAH SILVERMAN: JESUS IS MAGIC is written by Sarah Silverman and directed by Liam Lynch. Lynch the fast rising video and film director currently in production on the feature TENCAIOUS D IN: THE PICK OF DESTINY collaborated with Silverman to adapt her show to the screen.

The film comprises Silverman's performance before a live audience interwoven with stylish musical numbers and backstage intrigue. Bob Odenkirk, Brian Posehn and Silverman's comedian/actor sister, Laura Silverman, make appearances along with Silverman's band The Silver Men.