Recopied from original VHS on 2014-1-18. Follows the 10-year spiritual journey that transformed Luther from a fearful monk into a man who could take a singular stand against the established church. Recreates the tumultuous 16th century and the ideas which were the basis of the Reformation and the Protestant faith.

Heretic… Child of Satan… Revolutionary… Four hundred years ago these words were used to describe Martin Luther. But what is the real story behind the man who dared to defy the established church? Martin Luther – Heretic reveals the truth about the man whose ideas were the basis of the Reformation and the Protestant faith. This dramatic film recreates the tumultuous 16th century and discloses the personal struggles of Luther – a monk plagued by self-doubt, fear, and emotional torment. It follows the 10-year spiritual journey that transforms Luther from a monk, fearful of God, into a man assured of his salvation – able to take a singular stand against the established church. Coproduced in Europe by Family Films and the British Broadcasting Corporation, this entertaining and thought-provoking drama features acclaimed British actor Jonathan Pryce. Pryce conveys more than the physical and mental anguish Luther experienced. He also captures the essence of Luther’s faith in God – the faith that ultimately enabled Luther to withstand denunciation, excommunication, and the threat of death. Martin Luther – Heretic is more than the story of one man. It chronicles the birth of a movement that changed the face of Christianity forever. And, it’s a tribute to every person who has ever dared to fight for his beliefs.