Bonhoeffer
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Movie Reviews of Bonhoeffer
Movie Review: I would drive 700 miles
Summary: 5 Stars
This documentary is quite simply a must see. My buddy and I contemplated driving from Sacramento to Seattle to see it before we heard about it on DVD. Simply put, it would have been worth the trip. The film is mostly primary sources, those close to Dietrich, several of whom passed away shortly after its filming. Bonhoeffer is one of the most compelling theologians of the twentieth century and this is the best window into his life available. Costly grace, ethical constructs of good vs good and the world come of age are all paradigm shifting ideas - but the locus of their authority rests in the details of his life and risks taken in the name of bold action in service of God. Highly recommended.Movie Review: Timely discussion of pacifism and Christian action
Summary: 5 Stars
Incorporating events and writings from Bonhoeffer's life, from childhood through his death at the hands of the Nazis, this film shows Bonhoeffer's insights concerning pacifism, Christian social responsibility to all of humankind, most especially the oppressed (including blacks in America and Jews under Nazi rule). The enormous personal conflicts and pressures on Christians in Nazi Germany are illustrated with episodes from his life and his own writings, culminating in his role in the plot to assassinate Hitler. Most timely in today's war on terrorism. Highly recommended for religious libraries.Movie Review: Totally worthwhile
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this DVD from start to finish. It was moving, yet not over-sensationalised. A great primer before sinking your teeth into some of Bonhoeffer's books: Discipleship, Letters & Papers from Prison and Life Together possibly being the most accessible.
A great timeline of Bonhoeffer's life.
In addition to this I'd recommend the issue of Christian History magazine devoted to Bonhoeffer. There's also another good film called Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace (although I personally preferred the film under discussion).
5 stars without hesitation.
Movie Review: Great supplement to the book!
Summary: 5 Stars
First I read the book by Eric Metaxas and then I watched this film. I had borrowed both from the library and read and watched them but wanted to make them part of my own library because they are both excellent! This book has all true accounts from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life; there is no added fiction here and I really appreciate that. For such a life as Dietrich Bonhoeffer led, who needs to fictionalize anything? That only makes things worse. I highly recommend this film! It is well worth the price, especially here at Amazon.com.Movie Review: inspiring in times of "patriotic" faith
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this film with my 13 year old son, at a time when our President claims that his "faith" justifies the arbitrary arrest and imprisonment of people based on their "foreign" faith, in this case Islam, and a war against a nation (and a region?) that shares that faith (and a lot of oil). We were both inspired by the deep and authentic Christian faith that led this man born into wealth and privilege to risk it all in a similar time of national insanity for the sake of following the will of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.