Luther (2003)
Director: Eric Till Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Peter Ustinov In the 16th century, Martin Luther (Joseph Fiennes) becomes a monk and later challenges the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Movie does a great job of showing a number of important aspects of the Reformation movement during Luther's time. Motion Picture Rating (MPAA) Rated PG-13 for disturbing images of violence |
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The Tudors (2007-2010)
Creator: Michael Hirst Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, Natalie Dormer This Showtime drama focuses on the early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year reign (1509-1547) of England. The series looks at Henry's famous female companions like Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and delves into his relationships with important figures like Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey (head of the Catholic Church of England during its break with Rome) and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who was Henry's best friend and unofficial adviser. This series is an excellent source for understanding the English Reformation. However, there are a lot of sex scenes, so parent approval is required. Rated: TV-MA |
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