This is the story of the quiet and studious man whose writing made such a profound impact on modern day theology. Clive Staples Lewis was a devout atheist much of his life, but after becoming a college professor at Oxford, Lewis embarked on a personal spiritual journey that would result in his rebirth into Christianity, being "surprised by joy," as he would describe it.
A prolific writer and humanitarian, C.S. Lewis penned over forty books, many dealing with, and confirming, the intricate issues of his newfound faith. These books include The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, The Great Divorce, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
This powerful documentary looks at the life of this remarkable man and the legacy he left behind. Hosted by Lewis' private secretary and friend, Rev. Walter Hooper, together with visits to Lewis' birthplace, boarding schools and beloved home at Oxford University, all serve to present a moving and candid portrait of a man to whom modern day Christianity owes much.
This is a must have for every C.S. Lewis fan!
Customer Reviews:
"I am a huge fan of CS Lewis. I have read many of his works, read some of his autobiographical stuff, and was searching for a visual look at this extraordinary man's life. I found it here. This documentary, about an hour long, was made about 25 years ago. The host is the Reverend Walter Hooper, Lewis's personal secretary during his last years. This is a great film."
(B. D. - UT)
"This documentary narrates the story of Lewis's life. The best part, though, are the visual images. Every stage of Lewis's life is covered, from his early home to his apartment at Oxford to his house in the kilns. There is also a section on the path he and JRR Tolkien used to walk together, when they and other friends had the discussions that eventually led Lewis back to Christianity."
(J. D. - OH)
"This is is a great film! If you're interested in CS Lewis, it is definitely worth your time to watch. Go ahead, take a look inside the life of one of the greatest Christian apologists of the 20th century."
(J. R. - OR)
