Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption.
Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption Ending Explained: Terrence McNally’s Corpus Christi is a play retelling the Jesus story, with Jesus as a gay man living in the 1950s in Corpus Christi, Texas. Directed by James Brandon, this 2013 documentary film stars Nic Arnzen (Himself), alongside James Brandon as Joshua / Himself, Matthew Montgomery as Bartholomew / Himself, David Pevsner as Philip / Himself. Rated 5/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption?
Terrence McNally’s Corpus Christi is a play retelling the Jesus story, with Jesus as a gay man living in the 1950s in Corpus Christi, Texas. This documentary follows the troupe, playwright, and audience around the world on a five-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community: religion.
James Brandon's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Nic Arnzen (Himself)'s journey. This documentary follows the troupe, playwright, and audience around the world on a five-year journey of Terrence McNally’s passion play, where voices of protest and support collide on one of the central issues facing the LGBT community: religion.
How Does Nic Arnzen (Himself)'s Story End?
- Nic Arnzen: Nic Arnzen's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- James Brandon (Joshua / Himself): James Brandon's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Matthew Montgomery (Bartholomew / Himself): Matthew Montgomery's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption Mean?
The ending of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Nic Arnzen's story may not satisfy all audiences.