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The Disney animator who brought "Mushu" and "Simba" to life left Hollywood to follow his faith — and now he’s bringing Jesus to the big screen.

"This honestly is the film that I never thought I wanted to do," Tom Bancroft told Fox News Digital . "It’s kind of a dream project that I didn’t know I was dreaming. And it’s something I’m probably prouder of than even "The Lion King."

Bancroft co-directed the new film, " Light of the World ," which tells the story of Jesus Christ through the eyes of his young disciple John. The coming-of-age tale traces John's friendship with Jesus, his struggle to accept the crucifixion, and ultimately, his understanding of its true meaning. The film, hitting theaters Sept. 5, is animated in a

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