Back by Popular Demand, 'Jesus Thirsts' filmmakers are Urging the Faithful to Return to Theaters and Invite Those Who Have Been Far Off to Come and See



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June 7, 2024
 
IRVINE, Calif., June 7, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ -- The three-day Fathom Events theatrical release of JESUS THIRSTS:  THE MIRACLE OF THE EUCHARIST scored big at the U.S. box office, grossing $2,141, 273 and landing at #1 in per screen average for all three days.  The movie is Fathom's highest grossing documentary of 2024 and is currently in second place for all documentaries released in 2024. It will return to theaters nationwide by popular demand on June 18 and 19.

Watch the trailer here.

"We're thrilled at the success of this documentary, but not surprised," said Ray Nutt, CEO of Fathom Events. "Deacon Steve Greco of Spirit Filled Hearts along with Jim Wahlberg and Tim Moriarty have been great partners and they made a powerful, informative Catholic documentary. We're excited to be adding more dates to this run so that more people can experience the miracle of the Eucharist."

"My greatest hope for this film has been and continues to be winning souls for Jesus Christ," said Deacon Steve Greco, executive producer. "I'm incredibly grateful to the movie-goers for showing up! Now, we need to show up again and with others. To those who have experienced the power of this movie, I implore you to be a Eucharistic evangelist for our film as we encore with added dates June 18 and 19!"

JESUS THIRSTS:  THE MIRACLE OF THE EUCHARIST, is a feature-length documentary by Executive Producer Deacon Steve Greco and producers James Wahlberg and Tim Moriarty that was released June 4-6 nationwide at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The powerful film is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Orange and puts Jesus on the big screen during the national Eucharistic Revival movement within the U.S. Catholic Church. 

"The last three days have revealed the profound impact of our movie and now we have to get outside of the pew and lead our fallen away brothers and sisters home," said James Wahlberg. "The feedback has been incredible-we have heard about packed theaters, minds and hearts deeply moved, and an urgency to tell others. The surge of posts on social media have moved like wildfire and we hope this leads to many who will become curious. The Eucharist is the sacrament of Love. Come to our movie and bring those in need of God's great love. Do not miss the grace!"
 
Movie-goers flooded theaters around the U.S. and experienced Jesus on the big screen for an experience that exploded on social media and word of mouth. This visually stunning documentary offers the insights and testimonies of some of the most prominent Catholic leaders and thinkers of our era. With scenes captured across the United States and in countries including Poland, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uganda, Canada, and Slovenia, Jesus Thirsts is a poignant exploration of the Eucharist, revered as the source and summit of Christian life. The film is a celebration of the Eucharist as God's paramount gift to humanity, uniquely able to satisfy the deepest yearnings of the human heart.

"Our team at Castletown Media has been profoundly moved by the overwhelming responses to 'Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist,'" said Tim Moriarty,  producer, director, and writer. "Viewers, often with tears in their eyes, have rediscovered a beauty in their faith that they had perhaps only glimpsed before. Many fallen-away Catholics and those outside the Church have shared how the film illuminated for them the very heart of Catholicism. As we approach the encore showings on June 18 and 19, we extend a heartfelt invitation to all: return to the theater, but bring others with you—those who have strayed from the Church and those who have never known the faith. Let this film be a clarion call to all Catholics: the time for being ashamed of our faith has ended. Now is the moment to rediscover the boundless love of God, who meets us in the humble guise of bread and wine, and to share this love with a world in desperate need."
 
Stefan Slovak of Castletown, a producer on the film, echoed these sentiments: "This is more than a film—it is an invitation to encounter Divine Love. We encourage those who have been touched by this film to extend that invitation to those most in need of this message."
 
The movie includes a special bonus feature, Our Lady of Guadalupe: Woman of the Eucharist, produced by the Knights of Columbus. Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Orange presents the main documentary feature with an on-screen introduction. Patrick Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, introduces the bonus feature presentation.

"We want to thank all our national partners including the Knights of Columbus, National Catholic Educational Association, eCatholic, El Sembrador Ministries and the National Council of Catholic Women," said Deacon Steve Greco. "We invite the entire Church to journey with us to theaters June 18 and 19 and create an explosion of revival that is so needed in the Church and world today!"
 
Documentary subjects include authoritative voices within the Catholic Church:

• Dr. Scott Hahn, Founder and President, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
   
• Curtis Martin, Founder, FOCUS Catholic
   
• Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., President, Magis Center
   
• Sr. Briege McKenna, OSC, Sisters of St. Clare
   
• Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Chairman, National Eucharistic Revival
   
• Bishop David Toups, Diocese of Beaumont
   
• Eduardo Verástegui, Actor, Producer and Pro-life Activist
   
• Noel Díaz, Founder, El Sembrador Ministries
   
• Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, Provincial Superior, Marian Fathers
   
• Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, Vicar Provincial, Marian Fathers
   
• Chris Stefanick, Evangelist and Author
   
• Oscar Delgado, Parish Benefactor, St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish, Chicago, IL
   
• Dr. Timothy Gray, President, Augustine Institute
   
• Sisters of Life
   
• Fr. Charbel Grbavac, O Praem., Norbertine Fathers
   
• Dan DeMatte, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Damascus Catholic
   
• Barbara Heil, Founder, From His Heart Ministries

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About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit FathomEvents.com.

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