Atheism in Movies/TV
Inspired by the Oscars, The nominees for Best Atheist Movie are...Looking for suggestions of anything I may of missed. Please feel free to leave a comment if u have anything 2 add or move up or down. South Park prbly has 50 episodes having 2 do with religion, tried 2 ween down best I could, but they did alot of gr8 work. On the top of page 3 I felt I needed 2 add some movies having 2 do with AIDS, Homosexuality, abortion, & slavery. These wedge issues used 2 separate Us & also some come 2 atheism bc of the stance their childhood religion takes on these issues. I have included stand-ups by outspoken atheists Bill Maher, George Carlin, Ricky Gervais. Also, Science goes hand in hand with Atheism, so I did a sort of best of at the end of the list. *Note: I tried to post full movies/episode links but some of the Youtube links maybe copyrighted, & eventually taken down. If so, just search name on Google or Youtube.
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- DirectorTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseMichael PalinBorn on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.In IMDb top 250 of all time: #174. "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d53P0P-tmZ0"
- CreatorAnn DruyanCarl SaganSteven SoterStarsCarl SaganJaromír HanzlíkJonathan FahnAstronomer Carl Sagan leads us on an engaging guided tour of the various elements and cosmological theories of the universe.Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Episode 1: The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa1ImgOcOPM"
- DirectorLarry CharlesStarsBill MaherTal BachmanJonathan BouldenBill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.The two best points made in Bill Maher's Religulous "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5ACyiSPAmE"
- DirectorAlex GibneyStarsAlex GibneyTerry KohutGary SmithAlex Gibney explores the charged issue of pedophilia in the Catholic Church, following a trail from the first known protest against clerical sexual abuse in the United States and all the way to the Vatican.Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Be prepared 2 be insanely furious, disgusted, & angry after watching this. I don't know how U could step foot in a catholic church after seeing this documentary. "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-zkt4G_5NE&list=PL5jDj1mFFiXjiODXfOimHmK1Mr8jJHrQm&index=51"
- DirectorTom McCarthyStarsMark RuffaloMichael KeatonRachel McAdamsThe true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.Boston journalists expose child rape scandal by catholic church in Boston. 2016 Oscar winner for Best Picture.
- DirectorAlex GibneyStarsPaul HaggisJason BegheSpanky TaylorA documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.
- DirectorAmy BergStarsOliver O'GradyThomas DoyleAdamDocumentary about Father Oliver O'Grady, a Catholic priest who was relocated to various parishes around the United States during the 1970s in an attempt by the Catholic Church to cover up his rape of dozens of children.Nominated for 1 Oscar. This is another one that will make U insane with anger. That they kept sending pedophile priests 2 work with kids over & over & OVER AGAIN! They'd get caught & just get sent somewhere else 2 inevitable do it again. They didn't even have a 3 strikes policy. WTF! This could be categorized as a horror film. "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N86RFBz4rs&list=PL5jDj1mFFiXjiODXfOimHmK1Mr8jJHrQm&index=50"
- StarsBill MaherAndrew SullivanMichael MooreComedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.Nominated for 17 Primetime Emmys. Host Bill Maher is America's most outspoken Atheist. Atheist guests have included Christopher Hitchens, George Carlin, Brad Pitt, Richard Dawkins, Seth Macfarlane, Sam Harris, Ian McKellen, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lawrence Krauss, Salman Rushdie, Gore Vidal, Penn Jillette, Bill Nye, David Cross, Dan Savage, Janeane Garofalo. Also Billy Crystal came out as a non-believer on the show this past year
- DirectorGus HolwerdaStarsAyaan Hirsi AliWoody AllenRichard DawkinsRenowned scientists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss cross the globe as they speak publicly about the importance of science and reason in the modern world.Lawrence Krauss, AFTER RTing THIS LIST ON TWITTER!, said The Unbelievers would be coming to Cable, Netflix, etc this summer. NOW available on iTunes. THE UNBELIEVERS (2013) - Official Movie Trailer "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxDLkoK8vQQ"
- DirectorHeidi EwingRachel GradyStarsMike PapantonioLou EngleBecky FischerA documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham.Nominated for 1 Oscar. Brain Washing ( Jesus Camp ''Highlights'' ) "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LACyLTsH4ac"
- DirectorTerry JonesStarsJohn CleeseTerry GilliamEric IdleThe comedy team takes a look at life in all of its stages in their own uniquely silly way.Every Sperm is Sacred "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUspLVStPbk"
- DirectorAntony ThomasStarsWill LymanCormac Murphy-O'ConnorPope FrancisFrom PBS and Frontline: Pope Benedict made history when he announced his resignation, becoming the first Pope to step down voluntarily in six hundred years. In his wake he left a bitterly divided Vatican mired in scandals. But is Benedict's successor, Pope Francis, taming the forces that helped destroy Benedict's papacy? Is he succeeding in lifting the Church out of crisis? Nearly a year in the making, this special FRONTLINE goes inside the Vatican - one of the world's most revered and mysterious institutions - to unravel the remarkable series of events that led to the resignation that shook the world. Through interviews with those at the very heart of what happened - cardinals, priests, convicted criminals, police, prosecutors and whistle-blowers - FRONTLINE gives a first-hand account of the final days of Benedict's papacy and the current battle to set the Church on a new path under Francis.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1MFx74vR1Y&list=PL5jDj1mFFiXjiODXfOimHmK1Mr8jJHrQm&index=52
- DirectorJason WishnowStarsRichard Dawkinshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxGMqKCcN6A&index=2&list=PL5jDj1mFFiXjiODXfOimHmK1Mr8jJHrQm
- StarsNeil deGrasse TysonChristopher EmersonKeythe FarleyAn exploration of our discovery of the laws of nature and coordinates in space and time.Just saw first episode. Pleasantly suprised they got right into the religious persucition Scientists faced & suggesting the Earth is not 5,000 years old. #Heathens. Trailer- "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBTd9--9VMI"
- DirectorRussell BarnesStarsYousef Al-KhattabRichard DawkinsTed HaggardRichard Dawkins' highly critical documentary attacks the pulsing heart of all mainstream religion- faith; with special focus on Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Contains repeated references to sectorial schools as child abuse and faith as the stepping stone to terrorist activity.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMigkP5BELc
- DirectorSarah KernochanHoward SmithStarsAgnes BenjaminMarjoe GortnerVernon GortnerThis Oscar-winning documentary explores the life of one-time child evangelist and faith healer Marjoe Gortner. The son of professional evangelists, Gortner was preaching on the Southern tent-revival circuit by the age of 3.Won 1 Oscar. Excerpts from Marjoe "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-NwKD9laZw"
- DirectorKirby DickStarsJeff AndersonBarbara BlaineDavid ClohessyA man confronts the trauma of past sexual abuse as a boy by a Catholic priest only to find his decision shatters his relationships with his family, community and faith.Nominated for 1 Oscar. "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhG4G_-Fx4U&list=PL5jDj1mFFiXjiODXfOimHmK1Mr8jJHrQm&index=54"
- DirectorJosh TimonenStarsRichard DawkinsDaniel C. DennettSam HarrisRichard Dawkins is joined by Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens to discuss science, god, religion and much more.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTjHf77FqTI&index=13&list=PL5jDj1mFFiXjiODXfOimHmK1Mr8jJHrQm
- CreatorDavid ShoreStarsHugh LaurieOmar EppsRobert Sean LeonardUsing a crack team of doctors and his wits, an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way.A champion of science and Sherlock Holmesian logic, House is an ardent and angry atheist with zero patience for believing in anything without proof. He said, "If religious people were reasonable, there wouldn't be any religious people." Hugh Laurie in The Daily Telegraph confirmed his atheism
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneAdrien BeardStan learns about the Mormon religion after a new family moves to South Park from Utah. Caught up in the family-friendly doctrine of the church, Randy declares the Marshes to be Mormon as well.When a family of mormons, the Johnson's, move to town, Stan's family learns the story of how the mormon faith was founded by Joseph Smith. Despite the unbelievable nature of the story, the Johnson's are enthusiastic about their faith. The moral of the episode is revealed when Stan rejects the Johnson's because he thinks mormonism is dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneJohn 'Nancy' HansenSeveral religious leaders recongize Stan as the second coming of L. Ron Hubbard, and a whole soap opera unfolds with the help from a famous R&B sensation.Even while ridiculing the apparent absurdities of scientology, South Park goes deeper by reminding the audience that the group is just another example of people trying desperately to seek answers to the big questions of human existence.
- CreatorSeth MacFarlaneDavid ZuckermanStarsAlex BorsteinSeth MacFarlaneSeth GreenIn a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strives to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another.Brian Griffin: Originally he was a closeted atheist in earlier seasons and It is revealed in "Love, Blactually" that he is an open atheist like Seth MacFarlane himself, who claims that this character represents him most. This was revealed where he is seen at the library and he is looking for The god Delusion by atheist Richard Dawkins. His atheism comes under attack in "Not All Dogs Go To heaven" when he comes out to the Griffins about his atheism, and Meg, in a drastic effort to convert Brian to christianity, makes his atheism public knowledge, quickly making him a social outcast until near climax of the episode. However, in the episode April in Quahog Brian is seen praying as a response to the news report about a black hole that was discovered near the solar system and was about to suck the Earth inside (the black hole turned out to be an April Fool's joke plotted by Channel News 5). Stewie then teases Brian for it.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneApril StewartCartman leads a campaign against the Jews after seeing "The Passion Of The Christ." Meanwhile, Stan and Kenny try to get their money back from Mel Gibson and discover that he is completely insane.This 2004 episode took dead aim at Mel Gibson's blockbuster flick, The Passion of The christ. In typical South Park fashion, the episode captures the unreasonably strong reaction on both sides of the film and offers a lesson on what's really important about the life of jesus: how he lived and what he taught.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneMona MarshallFather Maxi travels to the Vatican to confront the growing problem of priests molesting children. Meanwhile, Cartman discovers that it is possible to crap out of your mouth.In Season 6, Parker and Stone ruthlessly went after the catholic church in the midst of the growing sexual abuse scandals. In the episode, South Park's father Maxi causes the vatican to literally crumble when he rails against the insularity and stubbornness of the church hierarchy.
- DirectorTrey ParkerStarsTrey ParkerMatt StoneDian BacharCartman becomes an evangelical preacher when the boys break off from their church. Meanwhile, the feud between Saddam and Chris continues.Cartman has turned the children's church into an evangelical-type cult and attempts to perform miracles during his services. Soon, Stan and Kyle discover Cartman swimming in cash in the back room. Cartman confesses easily that the whole thing has merely been his latest scheme to make ten million dollars by conning the other children