The Jesus Guy Inspires First-Time Director

By Melissa Rose Kimbler
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/directing/article/the_jesus_guy_sean_tracey_20080320/
A man who travels around the world to preach doesn’t usually find favor in the modern-day era of technology and skepticism. But the “Barefoot Evangelist” defies expectations. He has attracted the attention of "20/20" and Time Magazine and is now the subject of commercial director Sean Tracey’s first documentary feature, The Jesus Guy. The title suits the man who has renounced his possessions, goes by no other name than “What’s Your Name?” and has visited 47 states and 13 countries during his 16-year evangelical journey. In The Jesus Guy, Tracey maintains an objective eye to follow What’s Your Name? as he encounters believers and non-believers alike. The film has garnered praise from film festivals around the country and has inspired Tracey to continue on the path of moviemaking.