About this episode

Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham discuss their animated film 'David' and its adaptation from The Bible.

Angel Studios' "David" is an epic new animated feature in theaters Dec. 19 (with nationwide early access screenings on Dec. 14). Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham share how they adapted the text of The Bible to create a dramatic, musical adventure experience for the whole family.

People in this episode

Guests: Brent Dawes, Phil Cunningham

Topics covered

• animated feature
• Bible adaptation
• family film
• musical adventure

Keywords

• Angel Studios
• David
• theaters
• early access screenings

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Products: David

Books & works: David, The Bible

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