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COLLISION will be released on October 27, 2009. It will be available on DVD and will premiere at theaters in New York and Los Angeles. The DVD is available now for pre-order on Amazon.com.



SYNOPSIS
COLLISION carves a new path in documentary film-making as it pits leading atheist, political journalist and bestselling author Christopher Hitchens against fellow author, satirist and evangelical theologian Douglas Wilson, as they go on the road to exchange blows over the question: "Is Christianity Good for the World?". The two contrarians laugh, confide and argue, in public and in private, as they journey through three cities. And the film captures it all. The result is a magnetic conflict, a character-driven narrative that sparkles cinematically with a perfect match of arresting personalities and intellectual rivalry. COLLISION is directed by prolific independent filmmaker Darren Doane (Van Morrison: To Be Born Again, The Battle For L.A., Godmoney).


OVERVIEW
In May 2007, leading atheist Christopher Hitchens and Christian apologist Douglas Wilson began to argue the topic Is Christianity Good for the World? in a series of written exchanges published in Christianity Today. The rowdy literary bout piqued the interest of filmmaker Darren Doane, who sought out Hitchens and Wilson to pitch the idea of making a film around the debate.

In Fall 2008, Doane and crew accompanied Hitchens and Wilson on an east coast tour to promote the book compiled from their written debate titled creatively enough, Is Christianity Good for the World?. I loved the idea of putting one of the beltways most respected public intellectuals together with an ultra-conservative pastor from Idaho that looks like a lumberjack, says Doane. You couldnt write two characters more contrary. Whats more real and punk rock than a fight between two guys who are on complete opposite sides of the fence on the most divisive issue in the world? We were ready to make a movie about two intellectual warriors at the top of their game going one-on-one. I knew it would make an amazing film.

In Christopher Hitchens, Doane found a celebrated prophet of atheism. Loud. Funny. Angry. Smart. Quick. An intimidating intellectual Goliath. Well-known for bullying and mocking believers into doubt and doubters into outright unbelief. In Douglas Wilson, Doane found the man who could provide a perfect intellectual, philosophical, and cinematic counterpoint to Hitchens' position and style. A trained philosopher and and deft debater. Big, bearded, and jolly. A pastor, a contrarian, a humorist--an unintimidated outsider, impossible to bully, capable of calling Hitchens a puritan (over a beer).

It was a collision of lives.

What Doane didnt expect was how much Hitchens and Wilson would have in common and the respectful bond the new friend/foes would build through the course of the book tour. These guys ended up at the bar laughing, joking, drinking. There were so many things that they had in common, according to Doane. Opinions on history and politics. Literature and poetry. They agreed on so many things. Except on the existence of God.



BIOS

CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS
Christopher Hitchens (b. April 13, 1949) is a popular political journalist and the author of several books, including God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Hitchens is regarded as one of the most fundamental figures of modern atheism. A regular contributor to Vanity Fair, The Atlantic Monthly and Slate, Hitchens also appears regularly on The Daily Show, Charlie Rose, Washington Journal, and Real Time with Bill Maher. He was named one of the USs "25 Most Influential Liberals by Forbes and one of the worlds Top 100 Public Intellectuals by Foreign Policy. Hitchens lives in Washington, DC.


DOUGLAS WILSON
Douglas Wilson (b. June 18, 1953) is a pastor of Christ Church, editor of Credenda/Agenda magazine, and a Senior Fellow at New Saint Andrews College. A prolific writer, he is the author of many books, including The Case for Classical Christian Education, Letter from a Christian Citizen, Reforming Marriage and Heaven Misplaced: Christs Kingdom on Earth. Wilson lives in Moscow, Idaho.


DARREN DOANE
Darren Doane is a Los Angeles-based independent filmmaker. Doane made his name as a music video director. His work for Blink-182, AFI, Jimmy Eat World and Pennywise is credited for helping bring punk rock into the mainstream in the 1990s. His previous documentary film, The Battle For LA, explored the underground battle rap scene in Los Angeles. Doane is currently in production on the documentary film To Be Born Again about legendary musician Van Morrison and has also written and directed several feature films, including Godmoney, 42K and Black Friday.

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[helsgaun1234]

type in "ski crashes" in the youtube search and click the video with stars in the title to be shocked!

[WastedTourist]

This is just plain weird.

Hitchens has had far better debating opponents. WIlson is a total moron. Why they thought it was worth producing a documentary like this is a bit of a puzzle.

[backwoodsninja]

@chrism137 That's quite silly. An atheist can't find God because there is no evidence for God. Cops are quite different. People have actually seen cops before.

[CroArtVandelay]

"It can't be believed by a thinking person !"

[sariglenn]

@helsgaun1234 I type it in with the stars but I cant find it. I get every other ski crash video except the one with stars in the title. Send me a video link

[chrism137]

@LBLlama

Not if doulgas is on his game...

An atheist cant find God for the same reason a thief cant find the cops... its the last thing they want to find and if they did find it... they'd still hate it.

[cedric1671]

Great way to make a living....as bad as the TV evangelists. Jesus says said better to have a mill stone around your neck than to tamper with the faith of the children who believe.

If someone doesn't believe then kick the sand off your feet and keep moving. You can not save everyone save your energy fro the one's that have eyes to see and ears to hear.

[fredriknorand]

It's quite obvious that religion is evil

[MomoTheBellyDancer]

@foucachon

"Have you really thought about the basis of your rationalism?"

Research and evidence. In short: results.

[naybobdenod]

@Jehusephat thank you my friend for qualifying my question.

Sincerely

[Jehusephat]

@naybobdenod Nothing, from my personal perspective. According to those in charge of the school, homosexuality is wrong. It was a context-specific statement.