Donation. Voices: Liev Schreiber, Phillip Bosco, Natasha Richardson, Eli Wallach. Based on the book: Constantine's sword by James Carroll. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2006. Special features: introduction by Gabriel Byrne (1 min.); extended scene with Elaine Pagels (10 min.); outtake with Konstanty Gebert (7 min.); director's notes (6 p.); biographies of Carroll (5 p.) & Jacoby (3 p.); "About the book" (4 p.). Study guide includes an education outreach plan & discussion questions. Starring Philip Bosco, Natasha Richardson, Eli Wallach, Liev Schreiber, James Carroll.
Summary:
Constantine's Sword is an astonishing exploration of the dark side of Christianity, following acclaimed author and former priest James Carrol on a journey of rememberance and reckoning. Warning of what happens when military power and religious fervor are joined, this new film from Oscar-nominated director Oren Jacoby asks: Is the fanaticism that threatens the world today fueled by our own deeply held beliefs?
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