Mel Gibson's 'Passion' Makes Debut
Controversial Film Depicts Crucifixion of Christ in Graphic Detail
Bob Mondello Reviews 'The Passion'
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Audience Reaction to 'The Passion'
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Jim Caviezel's portrayal of Jesus, in a scene from The Passion of the Christ. Philippe Antonello hide caption
With actors speaking in subtitled Aramaic and Latin, Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ was originally thought of as an art-house picture. But as the director traded accusations with Jewish leaders and pundits speculated on whether the film would fuel anti-Semitism, interest has grown to the point that it opened this week in some 2,800 theaters. Follow NPR's coverage of the film:
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