George Lucas’s original Star Wars trilogy had a significant impact on the film industry, inspiring many, including renowned directors like Ridley Scott and Christopher Nolan.

However, crafting a successful sci-fi film involves more than just inspiration. This is evident in Pentecostal minister Richard Gazowsky’s attempt to create his own space epic.

His film, Gravity: The Shadow of Joseph, sought to combine the appeal of Star Wars with the moral lessons of The Ten Commandments. Despite his ambitious vision, the project ended in spectacular failure.

Richard Gazowsky, a pastor at a San Francisco church, felt divinely inspired to venture into filmmaking. He founded Christian Wysiwyg Filmworks and began production using funds from his church and personal savings. However, as the project’s scope grew, so did the budget, ultimately spiraling out of control.

The crew, made up of church members, even traveled to Alberobello, Italy, to film, but encountered numerous setbacks.