Jerusalem: sacred to half the people on earth; fought over more than any other place in history; conquered, destroyed, rebuilt, and reinvented repeatedly over 5,000 years. The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater will offer special screenings of “Jerusalem 3D,” a new film that explores the intersection of history, religion and archaeology in the city, Friday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 28
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch (“Star Trek into the Darkness,” PBS’s “Sherlock”), “Jerusalem 3D” gives audiences a glimpse of the ancient city as well as 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 and 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 learn 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 see why, after thousands of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the imagination of billions of people.
Showtimes for Jerusalem 3D at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater:
Friday, Dec. 26 at 2, 5 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27 at 2, 5 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2 and 5 p.m.
Purchase tickets online at: www.tnaqua.org/imax
Source: Tennessee Aquarium
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