Mel Gibson sits down with Raymond Arroyo for an exclusive conversation about The Resurrection of the Christ and the enduring power of The Passion of the Christ.

The Passion of the Christ returns to theaters September 10–17 for a special Fathom Entertainment event. Get your tickets now at FathomEntertainment.com.

Gibson reflects on Jim Caviezel’s performance as Jesus, the film’s spiritual impact and the extraordinary reactions it inspired. He also takes Raymond inside The Resurrection of the Christ, revealing its ambitious scope, why he chose to tell the story in English, and how making the films affected him spiritually.

Plus, Mel takes on the Arroyo Grande Questionnaire, discussing faith, forgiveness, providence and what happens when this life is over.

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0:00 - Introduction
2:49 - Casting Jim Caviezel
3:29 - The Passion’s Legacy
6:08 - Mel’s Connection to The Passion
7:43 - The Passion Returns to Theaters
8:56 - Anne Catherine Emmerich
9:46 - Did The Passion Create Division?
10:06 - Surprising Reactions to The Passion
11:07 - Returning to the Big Screen
11:42 - A New Generation Discovers The Passion
12:43 - The Resurrection of the Christ
13:28 - Going Bigger Than The Passion
14:24 - Providential Timing?
14:46 - Why The Resurrection Is in English
15:51 - What Mel Learned About Jesus
18:04 - The Resurrection’s “Acid Trip”
20:12 - 10 Years of Writing
20:39 - Mel’s Resurrection as a Filmmaker?
21:25 - The Arroyo Grande Questionnaire