Article VI (film)
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“Article VI: Faith. Politics. America” is a documentary film released on DVD, online, and in select theaters across the country on January 15, 2008.[1][2] The film was directed by Bryan Hall and Jack Donaldson. It is an intense discussion of the role of faith in politics. The title is taken from Article Six of the United States Constitution: "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
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[edit] Plot
The story follows filmmaker Bryan Hall's experience as a Mormon during the 2008 Presidential race. While following the debates, Hall becomes increasingly aware of the escalating attacks against a particular candidate over his religion: Mitt Romney, who happens to also be a Mormon. Hall decides to investigate this issue and comes to realize that the issue of religious bigotry in politics goes far beyond his own faith. It has been the subject of intense argument from the earliest days of the American colonies. In the end, Hall makes the case for the need for religious tolerance in America; not just for his religion, but for all religions.
[edit] Production
In July of 2007, Director Bryan Hall and his film crew began traveling the country in an RV, investigating this issue. The film was shot on location in over 30 states across the U.S. The majority of filming was completed by September of 2007. Over the course of those 3 months, they gathered close to 150 hours of footage, from interviews, to news clips and political propaganda. Key interviews include Richard Land, Pastor Robert Jeffress, Hugh Hewitt, Bill Keller, Randall Balmer, Edwin Meese, David French, Judge Roy Moore, Flip Benham, Charles Cohen and Pastor George Evans.
[edit] Reviews
"The intent of ‘Article VI’ isn’t to persuade voters one way or another, but to promote healthy dialogue."[3]
"An ecumenical, bipartisan team is heading into 10 early-voting states with a documentary about faith and politics that is loaded with provocative interviews in an effort to force viewers to confront biases they’re never realized."[4]
[edit] References
- ^ " Article VI Documentary Addresses Faith and Politics,", press release. Accessed 28 January, 2008.
- ^ "ARTICLE VI premieres in Atlanta, Orange County, Salt Lake City," film blog. Accessed 28 January, 2008.
- ^ Ericka Andersen, "'Article VI' Investigates How Religion Influences Voters." Human Events, 10 December 2007.
- ^ Mike Allen, "Faith-based voting film in works." Politico.com, 5 December 2007.
