Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial
Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial

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Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial

2007
Movie
112 min
English

Award winning documentary on the case of Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, which concentrated on the question of whether or not intelligent design could be viewed as science and taught in school science class.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Robert AberlinGenres: Documentary, History

Plot Summary

This documentary examines the landmark 2005 Dover, Pennsylvania federal court case, Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District. The case centered on whether intelligent design, a form of creationism, should be taught as science in public school biology classes. It features interviews with key figures involved in the trial, including the judge, scientists, and proponents of intelligent design.

Critical Reception

The documentary received a mixed to positive reception, with critics generally acknowledging its thoroughness in presenting the case's arguments and proceedings. It was praised for its informative nature, though some noted its perspective leaned towards the scientific consensus against intelligent design as science.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its detailed exploration of the Kitzmiller v. Dover trial.

  • Acknowledged as an informative look at the intersection of science, religion, and law.

  • Some found its perspective to be strongly aligned with the scientific community's view.

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Fun Fact

The film's narrative is largely structured around the actual court proceedings and testimony from the Kitzmiller v. Dover trial, presenting a factual account of the legal and scientific arguments.

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