Oh My God In theaters: November 13, 2009

Genre:Documentary
Director:Peter Rodger
Cast:David Copperfield, Hugh Jackman, Sir Bob Geldof, Ringo Starr, Jack Thompson, Seal

In every corner of the world, there’s one question that can never be definitively answered, yet stirs up equal parts passion, curiosity, self-reflection and often wild imagination: “What is God?” Filmmaker Peter Rodger explores this profound, age-old query in the provocative non-fiction feature “Oh My God.” This visual odyssey travels the globe with a revealing lens examining the idea of God through the minds and eyes of various religions and cultures, everyday people, spiritual leaders and celebrities.

His goal: to give the viewer the personal, visceral experience of some kind of reasonable, meaningful definition of one of the most used—some might say overused—words in most every language. Rodger’s quest takes him from the United States to Africa, from the Middle East to the Far East, where such fundamental issues as: “Did God create man or did man create God?, “Is there one God for all religions?” and “If God exists, why does he allow so much suffering?” are explored in candid discussions with the various Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and even atheists the filmmaker meets along the way. But maybe it’s former Beatle Ringo Starr who sums it up best here when he simply says, “God is love.” Rodger would like viewers to come away with a feeling of having an amazing
journey - seeing places they would never see normally, hearing music that inspires and words that educate, bringing understanding and tolerance of other individuals that in turn richens their own existence. “Oh My God” stars Hugh Jackman, Seal, Ringo Starr, Sir Bob Geldof, Princess Michael of Kent, David Copperfield and Jack Thompson.













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Oh My God
Director: Peter RodgerUSA 2009 93 minsLanguage: English

We are experiencing days of religious turmoil, of fundamentalism and the breakdown of spirituality through technology and reason. After the collapse of the piety that was rooted in myth, cult, occult, and ancient religions, Peter Rodger asks,"What is God?"

Over three years the director travelled across 23 countries asking this question to children, religious leaders, celebrities, fanatics, and to the common man. The results of this journey are sometimes predictable, sometimes surprising. We are conditioned as human beings - influenced by our parents, schools, and the religious beliefs of our home countries. If we have a religion, perhaps we should spend longer studying our chosen belief instead of blindly following other human beings who claim to have the authority of God. It seems evident that Man has taken the power and concept of God and politicized it for agendas that are the antipathies to the dignity and tolerance that the prophets of all the major religions preached in their day. JI

The screening will be followed by a discussion with Simon Keys, Director of Saint Ethelburga's Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Fuad Nahdi, Director of the Radical Middle Way and Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain MBE, Minister of Maidenhead Synagogue, writer and broadcaster.

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I was frustrated with the childish schoolyard mentality that permeates this world - I call it the "My God Is Greater Than Your God" syndrome - where you have grown men flying airplanes into buildings shouting "God is Great" - where you have the leader of the free world telling the BBC in 2003 that he invaded Iraq because God told him to - where you have the constitution of a country (Iran) that dictates that its supreme leader is God's representative on earth - where you have young men and women blowing themselves up (and innocent others) to buy a place into heaven. None of these concepts made any sense to me. Does it matter what I believe? Does it matter what you believe? And what is this entity that goes by the name of God, that seems to bring about so much friction, hurt and pain? So I decided to go around the world and ask people what they think.













Over a three-year period I traveled across 23 countries asking children, religious leaders, celebrities, fanatics and the common Man what God means to them. Along the way I experienced an incredible array of faith expressions and had no small number of unforgettable adventures.
The film is a result of this journey. It is not about religion per se; it is about what God means to people throughout our human family. I needed to explore and discover for myself whether religion and religious people were the cause of all the world’s woes. And, as a person who wrestles with faith, I needed to determine whether God created man or man created God.

PETER RODGER – PRODUCER/WRITER/DIRECTOR
Peter Rodger grew up looking through a camera lens. As a teenager, the award-winning British director honed his skills by assisting his father, George Rodger, the renowned photo-journalist and co-founder of Magnum Photos.

After completing his education at England's Maidstone College of Art, his skill with the lens made him one of the most sought-after talents in the European and United States Advertising Industry, shooting numerous car, clothing and cosmetics companies' print and commercial campaigns in over forty different countries.
Peter has exhibited his fine art work all over the world and has won numerous awards for his filmed work.

Peter has penned seven screenplays – including “Bystander” – to be shot 2010; “Comfort of The Storm” – entering pre-production Autumn 2009 and “Publication Day” – In development.
After two-and-a-half years of filming across 23 countries, Peter has just completed producing and directing the epic non-fiction film entitled “Oh My God” – which explores people’s diverse opinions and perceptions of God.

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Oh, My GodPeter RodgerUSA, 200990 minDocumentaryEnglish, Hebrew subJerusalem Film Festival

Oh My God asks people from all walks of life, from celebrities, to the religious, to atheists and the common Man - the question - What is GodWe are experiencing days of religious turmoil, of fundamentalism, fanaticism, and the breakdown of spirituality through technology and reason. After the collapse of the piety that was rooted in myth, cult, occult, and ancient religions, I ask, “What is Godhttp://www.ohmygod-film.com/Sep.10.09 at 10:00Sep.12.09 at 18:30

Over three years, I traveled across 23 countries asking this question—from children; to religious leaders; to celebrities; to fanatics, and the common man. The film is not about religion and the tribes in which people eke out their lives, but about what God means to people. The results of this journey are sometimes predictable, sometimes surprising. We are conditioned as human beings—influenced by our parents, schools, and the religious beliefs of our home countries. If we have a religion, perhaps we should spend longer studying our chosen belief instead of blindly following other human beings who claim to have the authority of God. It seems evident that Man has taken the power and concept of God and politicized it for agendas that are the antipathies to the dignity and tolerance that the prophets of all the major religions preached in their day. Did Man create God, or did God create Man

Peter Rodger grew up looking through a camera lens. As a teenager, the award-winning British director and photographer honed his skills by assisting his father, George Rodger, the renowned photo-journalist and co-founder of Magnum Photos.

After completing his education at England's Maidstone College of Art, his skill with the lens made him one of the most sought-after talents in the European and United States Advertising Industry, shooting numerous car, clothing and cosmetics companies' print and commercial campaigns in over forty different countries. He has shot for such diverse clients such as Mercedes, Save the Children Fund, City National Bank, Coca Cola, Toyota, Microsoft, Infiniti, Lexus, Buick, Acura, Honda, Volvo, Land Rover, Fendi, Xavier Laurent Perfume, Apple Computers, University of Houston, Kodak, Freizenet Champagne, General Electric, Audi and Canon Cameras.

An accomplished writer, Peter has written several screenplays. Next spring, Peter is set to direct his first full-length feature film from his script, COMFORT OF THE STORM. Set in Pittsburgh, the film follows the life pains of a shy girl who holds the secret to the salvation of her dismantled and scarred family, but only realizes it after learning the communication of music.

Peter has exhibited his fine art work all over the world and has won numerous awards for his filmed work. CLICK HERE FOR LIST
Currently Peter is shooting a feature-length documentary across the world exploring individuals' relationships with God.

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