The Mission (2023 film)

The Mission is an 2023 American documentary film directed and produced by Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss. It explores the death of American missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed by arrows while attempting to make contact with one of the world's most isolated Indigenous peoples.

The Mission
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Produced by
  • Amanda McBaine
  • Jesse Moss
  • Simon Chinn
  • Jonathan Chinn
  • Will Cohen
CinematographyThorsten Thielow
Edited byAaron Wickenden
Music by
  • Danny Bensi
  • Saunder Jurriaans
Production
companies
Distributed byPicturehouse
Release dates
  • August 31, 2023 (2023-08-31) (Telluride)
  • October 13, 2023 (2023-10-13) (United States)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$42,238[1]

It had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and was released on October 13, 2023, by Picturehouse.

Plot

In 2018, John Allen Chau, an American missionary, attempted to make contact with one of the world's most isolated Indigenous peoples, the Sentinelese. Aware of the risks, Chau was killed by arrows. The film explores his life and death. Levi Davis, a fellow student of Chau's, historian, Adam Goodheart, professor and former missionary, Daniel Everett appear in the film.[2]

Release

It had its world premiere at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023.[3][4] It also screened at the Camden International Film Festival on September 15, 2023.[5][6] and the BFI London Film Festival on October 8, 2023.[7][8] It was released on October 13, 2023, by Picturehouse.[9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 31 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.4/10.The website's critics consensus reads, "The Mission's compassionate and nuanced approach to retelling a real-life tragedy makes this an engrossing exploration of the intersection between delusion and faith."[10]

References
  1. "The Mission (2023)". The Numbers. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  2. "National Geographic Documentary Films Dates Theatrical Release for THE MISSION, From Lightbox and Award-Winning Directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss, Debuts Trailer and Key Art". Business Wire. August 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. Davis, Clayton (August 31, 2023). "Telluride Lineup Includes World Premieres of 'Saltburn,' 'The Bikeriders' and 'Rustin' With Tributes for Yorgos Lanthimos and Wim Wenders". Variety. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  4. "Program Guide" (PDF). Telluride Film Festival. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  5. "The Mission". Camden International Film Festival. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  6. Morfoot, Addie (August 22, 2023). "Camden Film Festival, a Key Stop on the Awards Circuit for Doc Contenders, Reveals 2023 Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  7. "The Mission". BFI London Film Festival. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  8. Ntim, Zac (August 31, 2023). "BFI London Film Festival Full Lineup: 'The Book Of Clarence' World Premiere; Scorsese, Miyazaki, Lanthimos & Fincher Among Headline Galas". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  9. Carey, Matthew (August 31, 2023). "He Went To Convert Indigenous Islanders And Was Met With Arrows: Watch Trailer For Riveting NatGeo Doc 'The Mission' – Telluride". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  10. "The Mission". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
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