Product Description

Produced in association with the acclaimed French filmmakers Jules and Gedeon Naudet, In Gods Name explores the complex questions of our time through the intimate thoughts and beliefs of 12 of the world's most influential spiritual leaders. These diverse and powerful voices offer provocative, compelling and enlightening perspective on myriad issues in our post-9/11 world, including the rise of terrorism, fanaticism, intolerance and war.

In Gods Name marks the first time that this distinct group of leaders has appeared in one program allowing the viewer to see them in intimate settings, including their homes and personal places of worship. These spiritual beacons speak out about violence and hatred and reveal their own thoughts about faith, peace, unity, tolerance and hope. Ultimately, through the eyes of these 12 very different religious figures, the filmmakers discover the common ground among believers around the world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #51273 in DVD
• Brand: Warner Brothers
• Released on: 2008-12-16
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 92 minutes

Customer Reviews

INSIGHTFUL AND INTELLIGENT
I saw this when it played on network television. It was an intelligent and respectful treatment of the subject of comparative religion. The treatment was surprisingly respectful as current mass media products go, and not excessively concerned with political correctness. Worthwhile and well done.

Insightful
A well done documentary with the current world's religious leaders: interesting questions and honest answers- offers a rare insight into the private lives and thoughts of these important leaders of today.

Disappointing
National Geographic is well known for its pictorial brilliance, and this film doesn't lack in that area, but I made the mistake of not considering what it cost to gain the access required to make it. A little more journalistic independence and integrity would have made for a more honest portrayal in a least some cases. I found the gratuitous anti-Americanism and hypocrisy a little hard to swallow. Nice visuals though.