Source: Crosswalk, September 26, 2025
A groundbreaking gospel film created for the Deaf community [made] its television debut on [September 27] when Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film aired on the Christian Television Network. The first-of-its-kind movie tells the story of Jesus entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), with every actor and actress—from those portraying Christ to the ones embodying the disciples and even Pontius Pilate—signing their roles. Every cast member was fluent in ASL. Director Joseph D. Josselyn said American Sign Language creates a bond with a deaf audience that captions cannot.
Read the full story. Sound familiar? We reported on this project when it was still in production. The film is also available on DVD, Blu-Ray, or streaming. Learn more.
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- “The Chosen” Sets Guinness World Record as Most Translated Streaming Series
- 376 Baptized in First-Ever Church Services at UNC’s Dean Dome
- 2,000 Accept Christ at University of South Florida Event
Source: Crosswalk, September 26, 2025
A groundbreaking gospel film created for the Deaf community [made] its television debut on [September 27] when Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film aired on the Christian Television Network. The first-of-its-kind movie tells the story of Jesus entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), with every actor and actress—from those portraying Christ to the ones embodying the disciples and even Pontius Pilate—signing their roles. Every cast member was fluent in ASL. Director Joseph D. Josselyn said American Sign Language creates a bond with a deaf audience that captions cannot.
Read the full story. Sound familiar? We reported on this project when it was still in production. The film is also available on DVD, Blu-Ray, or streaming. Learn more.
See also a few other headlines from Crosswalk:
- “The Chosen” Sets Guinness World Record as Most Translated Streaming Series
- 376 Baptized in First-Ever Church Services at UNC’s Dean Dome
- 2,000 Accept Christ at University of South Florida Event