An Interview with director Lotfy Nathan about his new film THE CARPENTER'S SON

I enjoyed talking to Lotfy Nathan about his controversial new movie THE CARPENTER'S SON. Based loosely on the Infancy Gospel of Thomas, an apocryphal gospel not in the canonical Bible, THE CARPENTER'S SON speculates what might have taken place in between Jesus' birth, and his official ministry. #TheCarpentersSon #MagnoliaPics

My interest in the film was sparked when I came across the trailer in October. As a Cage completionist, I'm honor bound to watch any film with Nicolas Cage, but I also feel a special kind of way about the combination of Noah Jupe and FKA Twigs reuniting again for another film after their bond was sealed in HONEY BOY.

Before the film has even come out, 223 beings have miraculously left reviews, most of them composed, to my shame, of fellow Christian who assume the worst whenever a movie about Jesus is made that's not by Angel Studios. As a professional, I felt it was fair for the director to talk about his reasons for making the film and to have an opportunity to speak about the choices he made. I have seen the film and hope to write a review shortly.

To learn more about the film, look up Lotfy on Instagram @lotfy_ or @magnoliapics. Or to find a theater, visit TheCarpentersSonMovie.com.

For more material, check out this interview by my colleague, Kenneth Morefield, who interviews Dr. Jennifer Bashaw, who is a New Testament scholar about her take on the movie: Kenneth Morefield interviews Jennifer Bashaw.

Lindsey Dunn is a film critic with membership in both NC Film Critics and Southeastern Film Critics. She's also an active member of the Arts & Faith community. She loves all things Cobra Kai, Netflix Dark, indie horror, and any stories about complicated relationships. You can find her at 1ofmystories.com and most social channels @1ofmystories.