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Jeymes Samuel's religious epic, "The Book of Clarence," is a visually appealing film that unfortunately fails to maintain a coherent storyline. Centered around the character of Clarence, a street hustler in A.D. 33 Jerusalem, Samuel's screenplay attempts to forcefully incorporate political relevance into a farcical exploitation film, mistakenly assuming that every Black film must carry significant weight. As seen in Samuel's first directorial venture, "The Harder They Fall," the filmmaker possesses a precise vision, but there exists a delicate balance between subverting the genre and making it incomprehensible. Clarence, the protagonist of "The Book of Clarence," is an intriguing character who challenges the traditional religious narrative. Despite his twin brother Thomas being one of Jesus' apostles, Clarence himself is a cynical atheist. In addition to his disbelief in religion, Clarence is involved in the drug trade, both selling and co...