| Director: | Paul Joiner |
| Screenplay: | Paul Joiner |
| Based On: | Why the Nativity?: 25 Compelling Reasons We Celebrate the Birth of Jesus by David Jeremiah |
| Cinematography: | John Christian Patterson |
| Editing: | Zach Andrews |
| Music: | Don L. Harper |
| Studio: | Turning Point for God |
| Distributor: | Turning Point for God |
| Runtime: | 86 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
Why the Nativity? is a 2022 American docudrama film written and directed by Paul Joiner and based on the book of the same name by David Jeremiah. The film stars Jeremiah, Rose Anaya, Logan Polson and Henry Mark.
David Jeremiah gives answers surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.
The movie was filmed at ten locations in Southern California. It was the largest production in San Diego County since Titanic. The set for Bethlehem was shot in Lakeside because the surrounding terrain.[1] Two locations in Ramona, California were used and owners in the area provided livestock such as camels for the film.[2] [3] Larry Poole was the head wrangler.
The film premiered on November 18, 2022, in Los Angeles.[4] It released on November 24, 2022, and a red carpet event was held at Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on December 2, 2022.[5]