Review of God on Trial

Whoa. I'm not sure I've ever seen an interogation/discussion of the idea of a sentient God presented in a more moving and compelling way. If ideas about faith, monotheism, and the nature of a sentient/ personal/ rational god are interesting to you than you really must watch this film. Anyone bent toward a scholarly approach at theology or Jewish law/faith certainly should see this, but I think nearly anyone with ANY interest in history, humanity, religion, or philosophy will take strongly to this impressive, courageous film. As others have noted, this feels more like watching a piece of theatre than watching a traditional film. The work revolves almost entirely around discussion in a single setting as the inmates of a Geman Nazi concentration camp expound on the idea of God, what kind of god he is and what kind of meaning can or cannot be made of the horrors of the Holocaust. Truly brave and intelligent piece of film and the strength of each and every actors performances will astound and move you in some way. What a devestatingly sad and important film.