The Book of Clarence

2023
15
2h 9m

IMDb RATING

5.7/10

6.7K

YOUR RATING

Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.

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Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.

Director
- Jeymes Samuel
Writers
- Md Minhaj Miah
- Jeymes Samuel
Stars

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IMDb RATING

5.7/10

6.7K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Jeymes Samuel
Writers
- Md Minhaj Miah
- Jeymes Samuel
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

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The Book of Clarence

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Storyline

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Trivia
RJ Cyler (Jim Beckwourth) makes mention of the Book of Clarence in The harder they fall.

Goofs
Clarence is challenged about whether he believes in the Immaculate Conception. Most likely the screenwriter meant the virgin birth. Immaculate Conception refers to Mary's own conception and was developed by theologians centuries after the time period of the movie.

Quotes
Benjamin: Humans... God's only mistake.
Clarence: Lord forgive them. For they know not what they do.
Benjamin: Oh please. I've got a prayer for you. Dear Heavenly Father, please kill all these people. Fire and brimstone will suffice. But if possible, give them lava. Especially that prick painting me!
Clarence: We are all just men and women. Most of us have no idea what we're doing. By the time we figure it out, it's too late.
Benjamin: I have spent my entire life witnessing the cruelty of man. Those who had plenty did not even spare me one drop of water. I have literally had the clothes lifted from off my back.
Clarence: I have been one of those men. And for that, I am truly, truly sorry. I've been a victim of my own ignorance. That's just it. We need enlightenment. Not punishment.
Benjamin: Well, good luck with that.

Crazy credits
This film is dedicated to the Life of Ian Desduné Alexander Jr.

Soundtracks
Jeezu
Written and produced by Jeymes Samuel
Performed by Jeymes Samuel featuring Adekunle Gold
Courtesy of Geneva Club
Adekunle Gold appears courtesy of Def Jam Records, a division of Universal Music Group

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Featured review

5/10

BEST STANFIELD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FILM WAS DISAPPOINTING

I felt like there was a lot going on while watching the film. The film started out strong with its Book 1. I loved how established the story is from the beginning. It was even funny to watch the characters so casually in such an ancient and medieval setting. Even the biblical references were coolly represented. But then I felt the story went spiraling down towards the end. It was not a linear kind of plot. It was multi-faceted, and I wish it was not. I would have toned down the film to a more simplistic plot and less runtime. But I must say this was LaKeith Stanfield's best performance to date.