New ‘Mary Magdalene’ Trailer Takes a Closer Look at Jesus’ Confidant

Universal Pictures UK has released a new international trailer for Mary Magdalene.

The upcoming drama looks at the story of Jesus (Joaquin Phoenix) through his confidant Mary Magdalene (Rooney Mara), a figure who has been belittled in dismissed through patriarchal design.

I’m really excited for a feminist look at the character and this attempt to bring her back into the story since it’s pretty clear she was an apostle whose position was diminished due to men in the Church.

While I have to grit my teeth through #JerusalemSoWhite, I’m still eager to see Garth Davis’ approach to …

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