The story of Joseph is inspiring in this remarkable film! It features an introduction by Charlton Heston, who compares Joseph to Daniel because they both left their homeland and underwent severe testing. But, as Mr. Heston points out, Daniel’s gift put him in good standing but Joseph’s gift of dreams gets him in trouble.

Joseph’s brothers are jealous of him because he is clearly their father Jacob’s favorite son. It gets worse for Joseph when he is given a colorful coat by his father. When Joseph goes to see how his brothers are doing in the wheat field, he is called “Father’s little spy” by his brothers. They throw him into a pit and sell him as a slave to the Ishmaelites. They put animal blood on his coat to deceive their father into thinking he was killed by an animal.

Joseph winds up as a slave in Potiphar’s house and finds great favor until Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him and he refuses her advances. Joseph is placed in prison where he interprets dreams for Pharaoh’s butler and baker. Later, when Pharaoh has a dream and no one can interpret it, Joseph is called for and, with God’s help, correctly interprets the dream. Joseph is made Prime Minister, just under Pharaoh himself. Later, when a famine ravages the land of Israel, Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt for aid, but they don’t recognize the brother they betrayed. In a touching scene, Joseph reveals himself to them and to his father as well.

This movie speaks of honoring God, forgiveness, and God’s faithfulness during trials. We are awarding it our Faith Friendly Seal for all ages, while noting it is not for the very young. This is a well-told and powerful film.