Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World 2017 123movies

Watch: Martin Luther: The Idea that Changed the World 2017 123movies, Full Movie Online – Martin Luther chronicles the real life story of the seismic upheaval that rocked the western world in the early 1500s. Narrated by Hugh Bonneville (Downtown Abbey), the film brings to life the great adventure story of Luther’s struggle..
Plot: The year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of one on the most important events in Western civilization: the birth of an idea that continues to shape the life of every American today. In 1517, power was in the hands of the few, thought was controlled by the chosen, and common people lived lives without hope. On October 31 of that year, a penniless monk named Martin Luther sparked the revolution that would change everything. He had no army. In fact, he preached nonviolence so powerfully that — 400 years later — Michael King would change his name to Martin Luther King to show solidarity with the original movement. This movement, the Protestant Reformation, changed Western culture at its core, sparking the drive toward individualism, freedom of religion, women’s rights, separation of church and state, and even free public education. Without the Reformation, there would have been no pilgrims, no Puritans, and no America in the way we know it.
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The great Protestant reformer in all his glory and shame
RELEASED IN 2017 and directed by David Batty, “Martin Luther: An Idea That Changed the World” (aka “A Return to Grace: Luther’s Life and Legacy”) is a documentary/biography about the influential Protestant reformer of early 16th century Europe.

The most important points of Luther’s life are reenacted with Padraic Delany in the title role. Any words ascribed to Luther are those of which he actually said or wrote. In between and during these segments are the insightful commentaries of roughly two dozen scholars of varied theologies (including a Catholic Cardinal). The producers picked a nicely diversified group of theologians and historians, each interesting in his/her unique manner.

It’s all here: The absurdity of the Roman Church selling indulgences in Germany & elsewhere to fund St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City; Luther’s Ninety-five Theses (debate points) that he (probably) nailed to the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517; his taking advantage of the printing press, a new technology; His excommunication by Pope Leo X and subsequent condemnation by Emperor Charles V in 1520-21 after refusing to renounce his writings; his emphasis on sola Scriptura (“by Scripture alone”); his exile to the security of the Wartburg Castle at Eisenach; his simple revelation about God’s grace of salvation coming through faith in Christ alone so that no one may boast; his German translation of the New Testament in a mere eleven weeks in 1522 so that the common people could read God’s Word; The tragic Peasant’s War where approximately 100,000 “commoners” lost their lives; his marriage to ex-Nun Katharina von Bora in 1525 and subsequent family; his attempts to organize the Protestants; his manual in 1529 for pastors & teachers, the Large Catechism, as well as the abridged Small Catechism for general believers; his initial kindness toward Jews in 1523 contrasted by his teachings two decades later; how the wicked (Hitler) and the righteous (Martin Luther King Sr. and Jr.) used Luther’s iconic status and words to fuel their ideologies.

Too often biographies either overly applaud the individual or attack him/her. Yet this documentary does an admirable job addressing Luther’s impact, his strengths, his weaknesses and failings, all with honesty, balance and deference.

THE MOVIE RUNS 2 hours. WRITER: Mike Trinklein.

GRADE: A

Amazingly good…and I was a bit surprised to see it on PBS.
It is strange that perhaps the most influential figure of the last thousand years (certainly THE most influential of his era) has only seldom been discussed on television and in films. Yet, somehow apart from a few movies on the life of Martin Luther, he’s rarely talked about in the media. I don’t think this is any conspiracy…far from it. It’s probably a case of omission due to our tendency to focus on recent history. Fortunately, this documentary has come along to help cast a new look at this incredibly influential man.

Originally, this film was shown in private showings across the country–in churches and movie theaters here and there. Somehow it made it to PBS and it surprised me a bit as the film certainly is very religious in nature. I applaud their decision to air it, as you cannot separate the strong religious message from the historical figure…and the film does an excellent job in discussing his impact, the man’s deficiencies and his strengths…all with great balance and respect. Rarely do you see any documentary that takes on the entirety of a historical figure. Often they either laud the person excessively or attack them…but here you see Luther, warts and all…and in a way that conveys who he is, shows respect to his followers and puts it all into wonderful context. I also appreciate how in addition to the many, many experts who discuss the man, they also recreate Luther and his life–using an excellent actor, wonderful costumes and on location shooting throughout Europe. A quality production all around and I really wish all historical documentaries were made with this much care.

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Original Language en
Runtime 1 hr 53 min (113 min)
Budget 0
Revenue 0
Status Released
Rated TV-PG
Genre Documentary, Biography, Drama, History
Director David Batty
Writer Mike Trinklein
Actors Pádraic Delaney, Gerhard Bode Jr., Hugh Bonneville, John A. Braun
Country USA
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Aspect Ratio 1.78 : 1
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