Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

2008 PG 1h 35m DVD

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

2008 PG 1h 35m DVD
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Hosted by Ben Stein, this controversial documentary examines how pro-intelligent design scholars and scientists are often chastised, fired or denied tenured positions by those who believe in Darwin's theory of evolution. Nathan Frankowski's film explores how scientists who believe in God are oppressed and how the acceptance of Darwinism might have played a role in the formation of the Nazi regime.
Cast
Ben Stein, Jason Collett, Hector Avalos, Paul Zachary Myers, Anderson Cooper, Doug Axe, David Berlinski, Walter Bradley, Bruce Chapman, Daniel Dennett
Director
Nathan Frankowski
Format
DVD
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 15+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 15+
age 15+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this treatment of the subject of evolution contains a number of hot-button topics. From the existence of God to the destruction of humans in the name of racial purity, this documentary pokes at a lot of sensitive topics. It's the type of documentary that some families will seek out for discussion with their mature teens and some will avoid on religious and moral grounds.

Sexual Content

Not applicable

Violence

Graphic images of the Holocaust; images include emaciated cadavers piled up before they are disposed of.

Language

Not applicable

Social Behavior

Ben Stein is committed to asking questions, both of other people and himself. When he is faced with a tough subject, he admits he needs time to ponder it, and often goes to the geographical source of the query.

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

Edward R. Murrow is shown smoking a cigarette when he gives a talk.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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