Collision: Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson (Amazon.com Exclusive)

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The documentary COLLISION pits leading atheist, political journalist and author Christopher Hitchens ("God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything") against fellow author and evangelical theologian Pastor Douglas Wilson on a debate tour arguing the topic "Is Religion Good For The World?". Lives and worldviews collide as Hitchens and Wilson ... wittily and passionately argue the timeless question, proving to be perfectly matched intellectual, philosophical, and cinematic rivals. COLLISION is directed by prolific independent filmmaker Darren Doane (Van Morrison: To Be Born Again, The Battle For L.A., Godmoney).
  • Starring: Christopher Hitchens, Douglas Wilson
  • Directed by: Darren Doane
  • Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
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Synopsis: The documentary COLLISION pits leading atheist, political journalist and author Christopher Hitchens ("God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything") against fellow author and evangelical theologian Pastor Douglas Wilson on a debate tour arguing the topic "Is Religion Good For The World?". Lives and worldviews collide as Hitchens and Wilson wittily and passionately argue the timeless question, proving to be perfectly matched intellectual, philosophical, and cinematic rivals. COLLISION is directed by prolific independent filmmaker Darren Doane (Van Morrison: To Be Born Again, The Battle For L.A., Godmoney).
Starring: Christopher Hitchens, Douglas Wilson
Directed by: Darren Doane
Runtime: 1 hour 28 minutes
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Studio: level4
ASIN: B002Q8400K
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124 of 131 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp. Intelligent. Insightful. September 11, 2009
By G. Santos
Format:DVD
I was lucky to see an advance of 'Collision'. Hitchens is at his best and Wilson is his perfect foil. It was so refreshing to hear two intelligent, passionate and knowledgeable men able to have a meaningful debate/discourse without it degenerating to any disrespectful level - (especially in these current times).

The evolution of their debate and discourse is also quite interesting. It could just be good editing, but I believed these men listened to each other and were often challenged to not rely on their standard answers and thoughts. The debate increases in enjoyment because of it. It was also refreshing to see them often agree with one another, on completely different merits - (not fundamentally of course).

My level of respect has risen for both of them. Whatever your belief system, or lack thereof, this film will challenge some of your ideas. I highly recommend it.
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72 of 78 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Collision of Lives August 25, 2009
By Daniel Foucachon
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I saw a pre-screening of "Collision," and it was fantastic. Douglas Wilson and Christopher Hitchens don't beat around the bush. It's not your typical debate - both are calm, poised, witty, educated, and sharp. This is a film that people from both sides of the debate can enjoy.

You will quickly realize that this debate engages the surrounding culture and arguments of pathos and ethos, and not only the logical arrangements that have become characteristic of both atheists and Christians. As Wilson said, Christopher is a "public intellectual; the only intellectual that matters."

I highly recommend it! It makes a great gift too, and is a perfect conversation starter.
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71 of 79 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Provocative and Insightful: A great docudrama October 15, 2009
By Alex
Format:DVD
Last week my wife and I were able to view the film Collision: Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson. As expected, we found both Hitchens and Wilson to be witty and intelligent, even charming. The movie is put together well, giving the viewer the highlights of a series of debates that Hitchens and Wilson held over the last year immediately after co-publishing Is Christianity Good for the World?.

Somewhat surprisingly to me, Hitchens' main arguments are that religion is not necessary for morality (in fact, he says, it degrades it, as it is more commendable to love one's neighbor in the absence of divine instruction rather than because of God's commandment) and that the doctrine of vicarious substitution is perverse and wicked (because of the idea that one person, an innocent person, can bear the blame for another). As expected, Hitchens repeatedly mentions the Old Testament slaughtering of whole nation-states (men, women, and children).

Wilson presses hard on the lack of any basis for morality in Hitchens' atheistic worldview. His accusation is not that Hitchens is himself overtly immoral but that Hitchens has no basis for morality. Thus Hitchens, in strenuously claiming certainty, precisely about ethical matters, is borrowing Christian concepts while denying the Christian framework which validates those concepts.

All in all, a great film. Just a teaser: The interaction at the end is very interesting and surprising. Watch the movie, and then check out this 15-minute conversation that John Piper and Doug Wilson had about it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Documentary
Fair, blunt and honest. This is a great watch for people (atheist or Christian) who want to understand the deep faith driven arguments of both atheists and Christians. Read more
Published 17 hours ago by Voltorp
2.0 out of 5 stars It's okay.
I suppose it's worth watching for a Hitchens fan or someone interested and knowledgeable about the topic such as myself, but it's unsatisfying. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stutz
3.0 out of 5 stars Indeed a Collision but an enjoyable one
This is how two diametrically opposed views can collide in a civilized manner. I enjoyed their many tete-a-tete and felt that Doug Wilson had the compelling arguments. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Parchment Purveyor
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, But Needed More Interaction
My only problem with this film, which is otherwise very interesting and well made, is the opposite of what most other people have said. Read more
Published 7 months ago by D. Nilsen
4.0 out of 5 stars Fair to both views
This is a great doc that seems to be relatively unbiased. The sound seems to be a little low on some of the dialog which makes it difficult to hear at times though.
Published 7 months ago by Guy who buys stuff
5.0 out of 5 stars Well balanced debate between an anti-theist and a Christian
Normally when debates occur, I tend to find that people declare the winner to be the person who they agree with. And Collision may or may not be any different. Read more
Published 8 months ago by John Marrow
5.0 out of 5 stars A Christian versus an Anti-theist
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"In the spring of 2007, atheist Christopher Hitchens and pastor Douglas Wilson began corresponding over the question, 'Is Christianity good for the world? Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stephen Pletko
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good quality-insightful dialogue
I have used this in my teaching and find that it effectively illustrates toleration and courtesy in differing positions. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Phil
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a professional production --- poorly shot and edited.
I was very disappointed in the quality of this DVD. The production seems sort of amateurish. It certainly doesn't do justice to the topic or to the two subjects who were filmed. Read more
Published 16 months ago by cherg
2.0 out of 5 stars An Art Film Rather Than A Debate
As a film, Collision: Christopher Hitchens vs. Dennis Wilson is well made. My disappointment comes from the fact that I was anticipating a debate. Read more
Published 16 months ago by D. Knight
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