The Gift of Peace: The First Six Chapters of St. Luke's Gospel (1987)

In a captivating one-man dramatization, Shakespearean actor Leonardo Defilippis vividly brings to life Saint Luke's accounts of Jesus' infancy and early ministry. Defilippis transforms himself into a multitude of characters - the aged and suspicious Zechariah, the trusting and humble young Mary, the cynical Pharisees, and the repentant Saint Peter - in a performance before a live audience, which is taken word-for-word from the first six chapters of the Saint Luke's Gospel. The expressive musical score and majestic set immerse viewers in an ancient Jewish atmosphere. This beautiful film is a wonderful meditation for Advent and Christmas.