Many from the religions of Islam, Judaism and Christianity believe that the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is where life began and will end. The claim for ownership over this site has resulted in bloody battles and seemingly endless conflict. Through interviews with historians, scholars and theologians from the three religions, Netherlands-born documentarian Willy Lindwer attempts to get to the heart of why the site is so meaningful and how the fighting began. But the roots of this conflict are so complex, the documentary feels sometimes as though it is only scratching the surface of understanding this aspect of religious history.
Shelf Talk: This documentary will appeal to viewers of faith who are seeking to understand the differences between Christianity, Judaism and Islam. It also will attract anyone attempting to make sense of the blood that has been shed there throughout the years.
Documentary, color, NR (nothing offensive), 104 min., DVD $19.99; Extras: none© 2009, Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved.