Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

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Jesus is Magic
Sarah Silverman
Directed by	Liam Lynch
Written by	Sarah Silverman
Music by	Liam Lynch Sarah Silverman
Distributed by	Roadside Attractions
Release date(s)	2005
Running time	72 min.
Country	USA
Language	English
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Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic is a 2005 comedy written by Sarah Silverman. It is notable for its edgy jokes and comedic style. It was directed by Liam Lynch and distributed by Roadside Attractions.

The movie is a concert film consisting of 72 minutes of clips taken from Silverman's previous stand-up show of the same name, interspersed with flashbacks and comedic sketches. Silverman addresses a number of issues, including religion, AIDS, The Holocaust, race, sexism, political parties, the disabled, the homeless, and midgets. Silverman also performs several original songs in the film.

The film was released November 11, 2005 in eight theatres. Receiving positive reviews, it made just under $125,000 opening weekend. Its performance led to an expanded release in as many as 57 theatres, resulting in a box office take of more than $1.2 million. The movie was released on DVD on June 6, 2006 in the United States and on June 13 in Canada. A soundtrack CD was also released featuring most of the musical numbers, excerpts from Silverman's stand-up comedy, and several additional non-movie songs.