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FilmPG-132024
The Book of Clarence
Directed by Jeymes Samuel
Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out. From TMDB
96 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews, Lemmy) · newest Sep 24, 2026 · last updated Oct 10, 2026 · How this works
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| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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The Book of Clarence is a 2024 adventure comedy drama film, directed by Jeymes Samuel, starring LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy and RJ Cyler.
- 87 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews, Lemmy
- posts span Aug 29, 2023 to Sep 24, 2026
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60 of 96 · most liked firstThe Book of Clarence Teaser Trailer (2024).
neutral · AI labelView post →THE BOOK OF CLARENCE is perhaps the most satisfying Jesus film I've ever seen, and I think it's hard to understand it if you're watching is as a Christian
positive · AI labelView post →For the Easter 4/20, here's some notes I wrote a while back about the weirdly interesting Lakeith Stanfield starring, Jesus-adjacent/drug dealer movie The Book of Clarence. medium.com/@docfuture/t...
neutral · AI labelView post →If you're looking for a movie about Jesus and Christianity today, might I recommend the unjustly overlooked — and absolutely incredible — THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (2023)? We watched it for the first time a few weeks ago and it blew our minds
positive · AI labelView post →Jeymes Samuel's THE BOOK OF CLARENCE is actively not good. A really misjudged historical epic reaching for an odd political profundity. My review via RogerEbert.
neutral · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence Teaser Trailer (2024).
neutral · AI labelView post →It's reviews day at The Reveal, where you can read me on THE BOOK OF CLARENCE (a true whatsit of a movie) and @scotttobias.bsky.social on THE BEEKEEPER.
neutral · AI labelView post →In 1979, you could not make a quasi-serious biblical epic with a mostly Black cast that is also a horny action movie. But it happened last year. It’s called The Book of Clarence, and hardly anyone saw it.
positive · AI labelView post →🎮📰‼️Lionsgate is actively developing a live-action Streets of Rage movie. The project is being directed by Jeymes Samuel (The Book of Clarence) with a script from Sonic the Hedgehog franchise writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller. #retrogaming #sega #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Now watching THE BOOK OF CLARENCE #filmsky
neutral · AI labelView post →THE BOOK OF CLARENCE is a movie I'd be way more excited about if Lakeith Stanfield hadn't gone all ((())) on that talk app everyone already forgot about
neutral · AI labelView post →Might re-watch “The Book of Clarence” after I finish running around with little man today. The rest of my family will be watching “The Ten Commandments.” I haven’t bothered with that one in years. 😆 My sisters and I preferred “The Prince of Egypt” as our Easter movie.
positive · AI labelView post →19. “The Book of Clarence” original movie soundtrack
neutral · AI labelView post →wait, the movie The Book of Clarence released? in january???
neutral · AI labelView post →The first 10 minutes of ‘The Book of Clarence’ have been released. The film is now available to rent or buy on digital platforms. m.youtube.com/watch?v=euwL...
neutral · AI labelView post →Christy @christylemire.bsky.social and Alonso @aduralde.bsky.social try to get a read on The Book of Clarence #filmsky 📽️
neutral · AI labelView post →Real talk, best Jesus movie I've ever seen is THE BOOK OF CLARENCE
positive · AI labelView post →My annual Easter movie recently changed from Life of Brian to The Book of Clarence (though I never rule out both). Now it's time for my favorite 420 movie.
positive · AI labelView post →Just finished watching The Book of Clarence and I'm so mad it wasn't a better movie...stacked cast...excellent soundtrack...religious satire...YOU COULD'VE BEEN SOMETHING
negative · AI labelView post →What’s your Thanksgiving movie night? Me—The Book of Clarence
positive · AI labelView post →Trailers: Back to Black, Ordinary Angels, The Book of Clarence, The Fall Guy Epilepsy warning: a scene of intense flash photography, some strobing effects late in the film.
neutral · AI labelView post →Break bread with Clarence. 🥖The Book of Clarence is exclusively in movie theaters January 12 LaKeith Stanfield, Teyana Taylor, James McAvoy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Omar Sy, Caleb McLaughlin, Babs Olusanmokun, RJ Cyler
neutral · AI labelView post →Watching The Book of Clarence, the greatest Bible movie ever made.
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence - fantastic film.
positive · AI labelView post →By the way - if you want to see a wonderful Jesus film, THE BOOK OF CLARENCE is amazing
positive · AI labelView post →Jaymes Samuel would be a fun pick. He’s already made a great Black biblical epic (The Book of Clarence) and a western (The Harder They Fall); he’d probably make a terrific silly pirate movie. At a minimum, the soundtrack and cinematography would be pheonmenal.
neutral · AI labelView post →There's this movie on Netflix, called The Book of Clarence. I remember hearing about it last year, so decided to watch it... It's taken me many days to watch bits here n there. I see a lot of cool actors I like, but... Not sure I'm gonna finish it.
neutral · AI labelView post →I finally watched the Book of Clarence and it honestly was a really good film
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence (2024) Finally saw this, #streaming on #netflix, and was totally captivated. It’s the story of a con man who proclaims himself a new messiah in opposition to Jesus and the disciples, and ends up understanding what faith and kindness are to him.
positive · AI labelView post →Watched The Book of Clarence the other day and I keep thinking about it... Such an original film, should have had a UK cinema release #TheBookOfClarence #Film #Cinema
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence is actually a pretty decent movie so far. I'm mad late though.
positive · AI labelView post →I also recommend "The Book of Clarence (2023)" dir. by Jeymes Samuel a.k.a. The Bullitts. That movie was really for The Culture and I don't think it got enough praise or recognition for both its creativity and the power of its message. #blacksky #TheBookofClarence #addtoblacksky
positive · AI labelView post →My review of The Book of Clarence is posted today on NOAF. The strangest film I’ve seen in a while is now available on streaming. www.nerds-feather.com/2024/05/revi...
neutral · AI labelView post →Our ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review for the Biblical comedy The Book of Clarence, starring LaKeith Stanfield as a hustler who attempts to become the new Messiah! filmfeeder.co.uk/the-book-of-...
neutral · AI labelView post →startled to discover (although it does explain his seeming to emerge from nowhere surrounded by hype) that Jeymes Samuel, director of The Harder They Fall and The Book of Clarence, is the brother of Seal. yes, the Seal you're thinking of.
neutral · AI labelView post →My multiplex has POOR THINGS, ORIGIN, THE BOOK OF CLARENCE, ALL OF US STRANGERS, ANATOMY OF A FALL, ZONE OF INTEREST, GODZILLA MINUS ONE, and a Bollywood film, it's a good time with many options
neutral · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence is such a wonderful movie. Stanfield always seems to convey the most with his eyes, what a fantastic talent
positive · AI labelView post →I'd almost forgotten what a normal length movie was like! 😁 I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Fine performances from the cast and the enclosed setting certainly adds to the tension. Saw The Book of Clarence the other day. More serious than I expected, but still funny and irreverent. Unique biblical epic.
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence ⭐️⭐️⭐️ "It's an interesting movie, and while it's not really what you would call "ha ha" funny, it's satiracle undertones keep it amusing even as it's story gets dark."
neutral · AI labelView post →I saw The Book of Clarence at my local Cinemark today. This film isn't for everyone, but I really enjoyed it. It's a biblical epic that satirizes biblical epics and how politics has twisted religion. It swings for the fences, even if it doesn't always hit one out of the park. 📽️#Filmsky
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence is one of the greatest films of all time. What an incredible production on so many levels. Jeymes Samuel is a master of his craft. To see them as they were made the film feel like more of an accurate glimpse into the past than anything, truth be told. It’s how they looked!
positive · AI labelView post →😂 That is goofy! For what it's worth, here's the trailer for The Book of Clarence. Seems a bit of a nod toward Monty Python. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntNS...
neutral · AI labelView post →After spending time on the festival circuit, filmmaker Jeymes Samuel's new film, THE BOOK OF CLARENCE, lands in theaters this Friday, 1/12. EoM Contributor Gabe Lapalombella offers his thoughts on the ambitious choices that make an old story modern. 📽️🎥📹(filmsky)
neutral · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence is a bit clunky, but it's also bold and fun. My review: brieftake.com/the-book-of-...
neutral · AI labelView post →ADVANCE SCREENINGS: "THE BOOK OF CLARENCE" Thursday, January 4, 7:00 PM Atlanta: https://events.sonypictures.com/screenings/unsecured/main/screeningInfo.jsf?code=TBOCHOTCHKA Charlotte: https://events.sonypictures.com/screenings/unsecured/main/screeningInfo.jsf?code=TBOCHOTCHKACLT Quantities are limited! #TheBookOfClarence #Movies #AdvanceScreening #Free
neutral · AI labelView post →Fresh from its world premiere at the London Film Festival, I reviewed THE BOOK OF CLARENCE for IndieWire. Director/writer/composer Jeymes Samuel's ambitious reinvention of the biblical epic sees LaKeith Stanfield attempt to become the new Messiah: www.indiewire.com/criticism/mo...
neutral · AI labelView post →Having some illicit extra caffeine & a brownie as preparation for my 5th film festival film. Seeing The Book of Clarence.
neutral · AI labelView post →“The Book Of Clarence” and “The End We Start From” (Benedict’s characters in both are unkown) will screen at the BFI London Film Festival in mid-October. Tickets sale starts early to mid-September: bfi.org.uk/lff (Screenings across the UK possible, too).
neutral · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence (2024, dir Jeymes Samuel). Witness a bold new vision of a timeless story. #TheBookofClarence a film by Jeymes Samuel, featuring new music from Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, and more. Exclusively in theaters, 2024.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a clip from the 2024 film, The Book of Clarence. It features a breathtaking and beautiful Egyptian-themed dance scene set to late Dexter Wansel’s greatest composition, “Nights Over Egypt,” featuring The Jones Girls. R.I.P. #BlackMusicMonth youtu.be/AD43FRQT0ok?...
neutral · AI labelView post →I finally saw The Book of Clarence… Jesus Christ, what a brilliant film!! On so many levels! It’s on Hulu. Go see it! www.imdb.com/title/tt2286...
positive · AI labelView post →The (movie) The Book of Clarence 1080p (iTunes)(UK) £7.99 (History) (iMDB) 5.9 Cast: Lakeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, Anna Diop, RJ Cyler, David Oyelowo, Alfre Woodard
neutral · AI labelView post →The Book Of Clarence is such an underrated movie...
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence There's a sequence in the movie I absolutely lost it at, hit me like a truck
positive · AI labelView post →Saw the kid who plays Lucas in that movie The Book Of Clarence last year WITH A FULL NATURAL BEARD, and the girl that plays his sister just turned 19. It's time to shut it down.
neutral · AI labelView post →Didn’t care for “The Book of Clarence” as a movie but the soundtrack goes.
neutral · AI labelView post →I've still not seen The Book of Clarence, and I note he has SIX films coming out soon, one of which is another Boots Riley movie (imagine me doing the Fast Show jazz "nice").
neutral · AI labelView post →The Book Of Clarence is such an underrated movie.
positive · AI labelView post →i really recommend watching The Book of Clarence. lovely movie that didn't get enough love.
positive · AI labelView post →The Book of Clarence is definitely a top tier Christmas movie.
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