Go behind the scenes with #TheBookofClarence writer and director #JeymesSamuel on the set of a bold new film 2000 years in the making. Coming exclusively to movie theaters January 12. New trailer out now: www.thebookofclarence.movie
From visionary filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, The Book of Clarence is a bold new take on the timeless Hollywood era Biblical epic. Streetwise but struggling, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is trying to find a better life for himself and his family, make himself worthy to the woman he loves, and prove that he’s not a nobody. 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, a journey through which he finds redemption and faith, power and knowledge. The Book of Clarence Official Soundtrack features new music by Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi and more.
Written and Directed by: Jeymes Samuel
From visionary filmmaker Jeymes Samuel, The Book of Clarence is a bold new take on the timeless Hollywood era Biblical epic. Streetwise but struggling, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is trying to find a better life for himself and his family, make himself worthy to the woman he loves, and prove that he’s not a nobody. 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, a journey through which he finds redemption and faith, power and knowledge. The Book of Clarence Official Soundtrack features new music by Jeymes Samuel, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Kid Cudi and more.
Written and Directed by: Jeymes Samuel
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00:00 As a storyteller, I want to give audiences something they've never seen before.
00:03 The Book of Clarence is about a man's journey of self-discovery.
00:08 Clarence is a dreamer.
00:09 He has ambitions in his life and wants to do bigger and better things
00:13 and bring happiness to his family.
00:15 But he's a man without faith.
00:17 Knowledge is stronger than belief!
00:19 Clarence conceives of the idea that by impersonating the Messiah...
00:25 I can see! I can see!
00:27 ...he can attain wealth.
00:30 And that begins his journey. That helps him find faith.
00:33 There's a beautiful soul in there somewhere.
00:35 No!
00:36 The Book of Clarence is not about the Bible. It just runs alongside it.
00:41 Clarence is dealing with finding himself and his connection to God.
00:44 And it being shown under the veneer of black skin,
00:47 I think, gives it a unique flair and perspective.
00:50 I've got the cobblestones unlocked.
00:55 You hope when you go to see a movie that you're gonna be on the cusp of something
00:58 that is new and exciting.
01:00 James is always trying things and pushing things in a new direction.
01:04 James's enthusiasm is infectious, and it's in the film.
01:08 Bring in the prisoner!
01:09 You don't always have to shout.
01:10 He's a musician. Music is the essence of everything, really.
01:13 And it made its way into the story from the very beginning.
01:16 It's a film that the audience hasn't seen before.
01:20 A lot of people say that, but this guy actually does that.
01:24 The set, all the actors, costumes,
01:27 everything comes to life.
01:28 Freedom!
01:30 The book of Clarence is drama.
01:32 It's tears. It's pain.
01:34 It's drama. It's joy.
01:37 It's a banner of a movie.
01:40 Well, damn. You put it like that.
01:44 [GASPS]
01:45 (dramatic music)
01:48 [BLANK_AUDIO]