A pre-dawn view from the rooftop of the Sisters of Zion Convent off the Via Dolorosa
photo by Dustin Farrell
The inner dome of the Greek Orthodox Catholicon inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, directly above “the omphalos,” once believed by Christians to mark the navel of the world
photo by Dustin Farrell
Tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims congregate at the Western Wall during Passover for the Birkat Kohanim, meaning “Priestly Blessing.”
photo by Jerusalem 3D
A Greek Orthodox youth choir from the town of Beit Sahour sings in Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, built on the traditional site where Jesus was born.
photo by George Duffield
Jerusalem: sacred to half the people on earth; fought over more than any other place in history; conquered and destroyed, rebuilt and reinvented repeatedly over 5,000 years. Now, for the first-time ever, a new 3D giant screen film immerses audiences in a spectacular cinematic journey—soaring high above the Holy Land and plunging deep into the vibrant Old City—so they can experience as never before the iconic sites cherished by billions. The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will offer special screenings of JERUSALEM 3D Dec. 26, 27 and 28, a captivating film that explores the intersection of history, religion and archaeology in this enigmatic city.
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch ("Star Trek into the Darkness," PBS's "Sherlock"), Jerusalem 3D gives audiences a rare glimpse of the ancient, storied city, as well as exclusive access to iconic holy sites and little-known parts of the region—including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, and the mountain fortress of Masada. "Through the unrivaled beauty, visceral nature and incredible technology of the giant screen format, you feel as if you are experiencing Jerusalem up-close and first-hand," said Daniel Ferguson, the film’s writer/director.
Ferguson and his team were granted special permission in the region’s strict no-fly zone, enabling them to capture the first-ever large format aerial images of the Old City and throughout the Holy Land.
Audiences will discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred to three major religions through the stories of Jewish, Christian and Muslim families who call Jerusalem home. They will also join renowned archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she travels underground to solve some of this city’s greatest mysteries and see why, after thousands of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the imagination of billions of people.
View the official JERUSALEM 3D trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3P_RDXDWow
Showtimes for JERUSALEM 3D at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater:
Friday, Dec. 26 at 2, 5 and 7p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27 at 2, 5 and 7p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2 and 5 p.m.
Purchase tickets online at: www.tnaqua.org/imax