In 1972, Norman Jewison directed a group of young actors, singers, and dancers in a film adaptation of the hit rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar in war-torn Israel. Filming on location and following the actual Biblical characters had a profound impact on the performers and audiences worldwide, who still enjoy this cinematic presentation annually.
Superstars: The Extended Version
In 1972, a troupe of talented actors and musicians traveled to war-torn Israel to bring the iconic rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" to the big screen.