Kiwi passion play director dies on Good Friday

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016

One of New Zealand’s most prolific TV producers, Ross Jennings, died a year after directing a Passion play in Auckland.

Mr Jennings, 71, died on Good Friday after a battle with cancer.

Last year he directed “They Crucified Him”, a Passion play which portrayed Jesus’ last days on Earth.

It featured a largely Pacific Island cast.

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Tags: Cancer, Good Friday, Passion Play, Ross Jennings

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