Abstract
Anniversaries are certainly special. Everyon recognizes that, and a two hundredth anniversay definitely merits plenty of attention. So it is that Fathom Media, in conjunction with Creation Ministries International has produced a spectacular overview on the significance of Darwin's life (born 200 years ago) and of his famous book (published 150 years ago). This 54 minute DVD, filmed with the best technology, combines beautiful scenery shot on location in south America and England, with dramatic re-enactments from Darwin's life. Just released in September 2009, the objective of this DVD is to explain why Darwin's work had so significant an impact on the culture then as well as now, and why that impact is antagonistic to religious faith. This film, which was the brainchild of Dr. Emil Silvestru, on the staff of Creation Ministries International (Canada), begins with scenes from Darwin's childhood and youth. As we progress through Darwin's life with historical re-enactments and wonderful shots on location, the experts provide commentary. Some of these experts are secular, but others are sympathetic to the objectives of the film.