What is El Tonto Por Cristo about?

At the center is Father John, an abbot, a soul reader, and a brotherhood of monks at a monastery on the edge of the Texas coast. Shot in black and white, El Tonto Por Cristo is a cinematic meditation on mystery, humanity, and the long road to holiness.

How long is the film?

The runtime is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Is the film appropriate for kids?

There’s no graphic violence or language, but this film is meditative and emotionally stirring. We recommend it for ages 12 and up.

Will the filmmaker be there?

Yes. Director Josh David Jordan and Producer Jessica Marie Jordan will attend the screening and host a short Q&A afterward.

Can I host this film in my town?

We’d love that. Visit www.eltontoporcristo.com

Will merch be available?

Yes—posters, limited-edition items, and ways to support future screenings will be available at the event.

How do I redeem my Kickstarter theater ticket?

The El Tonto Por Cristo team will be in touch directly to send your digital ticket ahead of the screening. Keep an eye on your email—we’ve got you covered.

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Monday, October 6

El Tonto Por Cristo – A Special Screening in Dallas

Name: El Tonto Por Cristo – A Special Screening in Dallas
Start: 2025-10-06T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-06T23:00:00-05:00
Location: Texas Theatre

By Holy Fool Films

El Tonto Por Cristo follows monks on the Texas Gulf inching toward sainthood. One-night-only screening + director Q&A. Limited seats.

Date and time

Location

Texas Theatre

231 Jefferson Boulevard Dallas, TX 75208

Agenda

6:00 PM

Doors Open

Doors Open — 6:00 PM Come early to grab a good seat, take pre-show photos, browse exclusive merchandise, and enjoy concessions.

6:30 PM

VIP Meet & Greet

VIP Meet & Greet — 6:30 PM Join the director or producer for an intimate gathering before the film. Available to VIP ticket holders only.

7:00 PM

Film Screening

Film Screening — Film Screening El Tonto Por Cristo (2 hr 14 min runtime)

9:15 PM

Q&A With the Filmmakers

Q&A With the Filmmakers — 9:15 PM Stick around after the credits for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the story behind the story.

9:45 AM

Post-Screening Festivities

Post-Screening Festivities — 9:45 PM–Late Snap photos, mingle with the team, and grab limited edition merch—only available at this event.

Good to know

Highlights

4 hours
all ages
In person
Doors at 6:00 PM

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Film & Media • Film

Told in luminous vignettes, El Tonto Por Cristo is inspired by the ancient tradition of the Holy Fool, and set within the quiet rhythms of monastic life, it is the first English-language Orthodox narrative feature of its kind. Woven with Orthodox imagination, it becomes a transcendent meditation on holiness and humanity.

“Tarkovsky by way of Texas.” —David Lowery
“A dangerous film, in the best possible way.” —Jonathan Pageau
“Phenomenal. Truly a work of art.” —Frederica Mathewes-Green

Written and directed by Josh David Jordan (This World Won’t Break), the film is now on a grassroots roadshow tour—screening in cities across North America, one night only per stop.

This isn’t just a film. It’s a cinematic pilgrimage. You’re invited to walk with us. Each screening includes a Q&A with the filmmaker and an invitation to linger with the questions it stirs.

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Holy Fool Films

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