Monday, January 14th in Newport Beach is the Orange County premiere of the new documentary, Article VI. The movie offers an intense discussion of the role of faith in politics. In the heat of the current presidential campaign, Article VI makes an unbiased presentation on a volatile topic. It asks voters whether they would have denied America some of the greatest presidents in history because of their religious beliefs. Article VI of the constitution ignites the film's exploration of the current political environment, religious bigotry, and intolerance in America.

The Film
In response to Americans' concerns about his Catholicism in the 1960 presidential campaign, JFK said "an act against one religion is an act against all." Today, the debate rages as the faith of the 2008 presidential candidates falls under the same scrutiny. Article VI examines the Founding Fathers' vision of religious freedom and the current intersection of faith and politics.

The Film Makers
Article VI was created by directors Bryan Hall and Jack Donaldson of Living Biography Media. The film documents Hall's experience as he travels around the country engaging people in a lively discussion about faith in politics. Hall encounters unique viewpoints from political pundits, religious leaders, historians, and everyday citizens.

What They're Saying...

"Must See...making a big splash in
early-voting states"
   - Mike Allen, The Politico

"There are a whole lot of religious people in America, including
the majority of Democrats."
   - July 16, 2007, Barack Obama

"Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. That's
what Jesus would do.''
   - November 28, 2007, Mike Huckabee,
after being asked 'What would Jesus Do" about the death penalty.

"We are asking our political figures--mere flawed
politicians--to put forward and talk about their faith to a
degree that has become odd."
   - November 23, 2007 Peggy Noonan, Wall St. Journal

"I am an American running for president. I do not define my
candidacy by my religion."
   - December 6, 2007 Mitt Romney

ARTICLE VI Featured Interviews

Hugh Hewitt
New York Times Best-selling Author and National Radio Talk Show Host
"If religion had been a test, we wouldn't have had Lincoln."

Richard Land
President, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Southern Baptist Convention and author of The Divided States of America.
"I find myself to often say about a lot of other Christians...I agree with everything you say, but I disagree with the way you're saying it."

Pastor George Evans
Former Spiritual Advisor to Chief Justice Rehnquist
"The role of a civil society and a sound government is to keep the playing fi eld as level as possible for everyone on it."

From the Filmmakers:

Living Biography Media today announced the release of the feature documentary Article VI: Faith.Politics.America. The fi lm is an intense discussion of the role of faith in politics. Article VI will be released January 15, 2008 on DVD, online, and in select theatres across the country.

Director Bryan Hall has been working on the project for over two years, interviewing religious leaders and scholars as well as many regular citizens not usually heard from. The resulting documentary arrives at a time when this debate surrounding the intersection of politics and religion is heating up the campaign trail.

"The film started out as my journey to understand the many different beliefs of people from across the country," Hall said. "I was amazed by the extremely diverse and very passionate opinions people have on this topic. I tried to provide an outlet for the debate and to successfully capture that passion."

Ranging from shocking street encounters, to tender moments of compassion and understanding, Article VI reveals not only the confl ict inherent in the interplay of religion and politics, but also the confl ict inherent in the human beings who make up the American body politic, as they seek to advocate their core beliefs.

"This documentary comes along at just the right time to provide a thoughtful examination of the issues in an engaging format," said Reed Dickens, Producer and former White House Assistant Press Secretary. "Everyone should see Article VI before voting."

Directors Hall and Jack Donaldson have created not only a very timely and thought-provoking documentary, but also one that will surprise most viewers in its powerful ability to see themselves in many aspects of the film.

Click here to view the trailer: www.articlevithemovie.com.

The film will also be pre-screened in New York, Orange County, Atlanta, Dallas, Washington DC, Shreveport and Salt Lake City.

Orange County premiere will be held at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach this Monday evening.

OC Premiere Details
Monday, January 14, 2008
Check-in begins at 6:00 p.m.
Showtime is 7:00 p.m.  

Regency Lido Theatre
3459 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92651
(949) 673-8350

Please RSVP to rsvp@redcounty.com