Knocking
"Fundamentalism and freedom meet at the front door -- The story of Jehovah's Witnesses"
Originally released in 2006. Knocking is a documentary film. directed by Tom Shepard. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jason Edling, Seth Thomas, and Joseph Kempler
Synopsis
Knocking opens the door on Jehovah's Witnesses. They are moral conservatives who stay out of politics and the Culture War, but they won a record number of court cases expanding freedom for everyone. They refuse blood transfusions on religious grounds, but they embrace the science behind bloodless surgery. In Nazi Germany, they could fight for Hitler or go to the concentration camps. They chose the camps. Following two families who stand firm for their controversial and misunderstood Christian faith, KNOCKING reveals how one unlikely religion helped to shape history beyond the doorstep.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
PL
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PL
Production Companies
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting
- Open Door Productions
- ITVS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knocking about?
Knocking opens the door on Jehovah's Witnesses. They are moral conservatives who stay out of politics and the Culture War, but they won a record number of court cases expanding freedom for everyone...
Who directed Knocking?
Knocking was directed by Tom Shepard.
How long is Knocking?
Knocking has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Knocking released?
Knocking was released on May 1, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Knocking?
The main cast of Knocking includes Jason Edling, Seth Thomas, Joseph Kempler, Lillian Gobitas-Klose.