Discover the story behind the man who sparked the Protestant Reformation. Told through a seamless combination of live-action storytelling and artistic animation, Martin Luther's daring life is presented in extensive detail while still making the film relevant, provocative, and accessible.
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Happy Reformation Day
This documentary was so surprisingly well-done. I admit I thought its being made by so many Christians would hinder the objectivity of the piece, and while it certainly does have a "side" it takes, the film remains very fact-based, text-based, and Text-based in analyzing Luther's life. That's what it does—analyze—refraining from putting him on a pedestal, and repeatedly recognizing his faults. Martin Luther's world-changing impact does not give him a free pass, not even from these Protestants, for his vices (both that he acknowledged and that he didn't).
The doc ends up being more about theology, however, and the basis on concept and effect rather than just one man was refreshing. There were instances where it was…
Overall this a good and informative look at Luther. I liked that it didn’t shy away from some of his more infamous traits either. The theology presented in the film was well done and explained Luther’s main divergences from 16th century Catholicism- and even modern catholic thought. A minor complaint is that they didn’t delve further into Luther’s theology of justification - with an emphasis on Christian joy and freedom with the doctrine of the great exchange - and the degree to which Christ fully and completely takes our sin on himself, and the equal fullness which he gifts his righteous record to believers.
But very much worth the watch! I enjoyed this one!
Semper reformanda secundum verbum Dei
A documentary with excellent production quality. Shows the life of Luther for what he represents to the current Protestant church.
For the same reason, this is a documentary for believers, but it clearly shows what the movement (which continues to this day) of the Protestant Reformation represents for us.
The comments made by the experts are in accordance with the beliefs of the protestant church, and are implemented in a natural way to what is narrated about the life/aspects of the reformer.
For Protestants, the movement started by Luther goes beyond a reformation of the Roman Catholic church, but a spiritual awakening that leads back to what the gospel really is: the life and work of Jesus Christ.
What a great night with the boys. We had German root bear, a diet of gummy worms, and sola scriptura chocolates. I got second place in Reformation trivia. The documentary was good too. Nothing better than guys bonding over church history on a Friday night.
I’m such a nerd. Help!
