Most Americans are familiar with Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection, but less well known is his personal struggle with the conflicting ideologies of science and religion. A new film from producer Jeremy Thomas, Creation, aims to tell the story of Darwin’s life through the cinematic lens—but Americans who would pay the box office price to watch it unfold won’t be able to. US distributors have opted not to pick up the film, which the Telegraph reports has gotten outstanding early reviews, due to concerns that its message won’t sit well with religious groups. Ethan Siegel of Starts With a Bang was outraged by the situation: “My first reaction was that I should start my own production company and distribute it myself, because this type of information/entertainment should be accessible, here of all places.”
- Are we not good enough for Darwin? on Starts With a Bang
- Roger Ebert doesn’t review Creation on Pharyngula
- A first look at Creation on Laelaps