This DVD shows the life of Martin Luther and how his theological clash with the Roman Catholic Church resulted in the Protestant Reformation in sixteenth-century Germany. The dramatic black and white classic film of Martin Luther's life was made in the 1950s. This film was originally released in theaters worldwide and was nominated for an Academy Award. The film is a magnificent depiction of Luther and the forces at work in the surrounding society that resulted in his historic reforming efforts. This film traces Martin Luther's life from a guilt-burdened monk to his eventual break with the Roman Church. This film, in spite of its age, continues to be a popular resource to introduce Martin Luther's life. It was filmed in West Germany. - Publisher.