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Martin Doblmeier

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Explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century, Howard Thurman. Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a "spiritual foundation" for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis.
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Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story (2019)
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Martin holds degrees in Religious Studies, Broadcast Journalism and honorary degrees in Fine Arts and Humane Letters. Since 1984 he has produced and directed more than 30 films focused on religion, faith and spirituality. Martin combines a lifelong interest in religion with a passion for storytelling. Over the years he has traveled on location to more than forty countries to profile numerous religious leaders, spiritual communities, heads of state and Nobel Laureates. His films explore how belief can lead individuals to extraordinary acts, how spirituality creates and sustains communities and how faith is lived in extraordinary ways.
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    Sabbath (2023)
    Sabbath
    7.7
    • Director
    • 2023
    Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story (2021)
    Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
    8.1
    • Director
    • 2021
    The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education (2014)
    The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2014
    American Byzantine
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 2000

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    Director



    • Sabbath (2023)
      Sabbath
      7.7
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story (2021)
      Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
      8.1
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story (2020)
      Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story
      7.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story (2019)
      Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2019
    • An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Chaplains (2016)
      Chaplains
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2016
    • The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education (2014)
      The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2014
    • The Adventists 2
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2013
    • The Adventists (2010)
      The Adventists
      8.0
      • Director
      • 2010
    • The Power of Forgiveness (2008)
      The Power of Forgiveness
      7.3
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa (2006)
      Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2006
    • Bonhoeffer (2003)
      Bonhoeffer
      7.2
      • Director
      • 2003
    • American Byzantine
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 2000

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    • Sabbath (2023)
      Sabbath
      7.7
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story (2021)
      Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
      8.1
      • Writer
      • 2021
    • Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story (2020)
      Revolution of the Heart: The Dorothy Day Story
      7.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2020
    • An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
      7.8
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education (2014)
      The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2014
    • The Adventists (2010)
      The Adventists
      8.0
      • Writer
      • 2010
    • Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa (2006)
      Albert Schweitzer: Called to Africa
      5.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Bonhoeffer (2003)
      Bonhoeffer
      7.2
      • film by
      • 2003
    • American Byzantine
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2000

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    • Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story (2019)
      Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales (2015)
      Romantic Warriors III: Canterbury Tales
      8.8
      • associate producer
      • 2015
    • The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education (2014)
      The Blueprint: The Story of Adventist Education
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2014
    • The Adventists 2
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Bonhoeffer (2003)
      Bonhoeffer
      7.2
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2003
    • American Byzantine
      TV Movie
      • producer
      • 2000

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