I had known for some years about Martin Luther nailing the theses to the church. Until I had seen the movie "Luther", I hadn't really known anything about the rest of his life (except that he was a notorious anti-Semite). The movie does a pretty good job showing the events that led up to his famous deed and then what resulted. Granted, they can't show everything, and I can't verify how accurate the movie is, but I will assert that the movie marks a major achievement for all involved. I just find it fascinating to learn about the circumstances surrounding these historical events. Speaking of which, I learned in ninth grade that there had been several rebellions against the Catholic Church prior to Luther's famous action; it was just that the theses-nailing was something that everyone could follow easily.
Anyway, certainly worth seeing. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Peter Ustinov (in his final role) and Bruno Ganz.
PS: the book "Non Campus Mentis: World History According to College Students" says: "An angry Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theocrats to a church door. The pope's response was to declare Luther hereditary...Martin Luther King stood for the priesthood of all relievers."
Anyway, certainly worth seeing. Starring Joseph Fiennes, Peter Ustinov (in his final role) and Bruno Ganz.
PS: the book "Non Campus Mentis: World History According to College Students" says: "An angry Martin Luther nailed ninety-five theocrats to a church door. The pope's response was to declare Luther hereditary...Martin Luther King stood for the priesthood of all relievers."