Review of Bonhoeffer (2003) by Billy C — 20 Jan 2007

Documentary of one of my heros. Well told.

This review of Bonhoeffer (2003) was written by Billy C on 20 Jan 2007.

Bonhoeffer has generally received positive reviews.

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By V.a. Musetto (698) for New York Post (6,650) on 25 Jun 2003

The life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the pacifist theologian in Germany who spoke out openly and strongly against Hitler, would make one hell of…

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By Christian C (931) on 27 Nov 2013

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By John Anderson (1,358) for Newsday (2,345) on 25 Jun 2003

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By Robin Clifford (1,670) for Reeling Reviews (4,376) on 09 Jul 2003

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To examine the connection between the Portestant Reich church and the Nazi party and learn more about those who stood up against Hitler and…

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By Keith Phipps (1,177) for AV Club (2,778) on 06 Dec 2004

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By Ales S (26) on 16 Jan 2008

One of my favorite documentaries that I've seen. A great re-telling of the life and thought of this theologian…

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By Melissa M (577) on 28 Dec 2009

Good documentary, quite interesting, though I didn't agree with all of Bonhoeffer's theology…

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By Cherryl Dawson And Leigh Ann Palone (956) for TheMovieChicks.com (956) on 26 Nov 2003

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