Luther: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer

LUTHER is a 91-minute documentary (DVD) directed by Canadian filmmaker Stephen McCaskell. It depicts the story behind the man who sparked the Protestant Reformation five hundred years ago this October.Martin Luther’s daring life is presented in extensive detail while still making the film relevant, provocative, and accessible. His remarkable and world-changing story is told through a seamless combination of live-action storytelling and striking animation.For this documentary a number of scholars came together to give us a deeper understanding of the life of Martin Luther including Dr. R.C. Sproul, Stephen Nichols, Robert Kolb, Carl Trueman, W. Robert Godfrey, and Steven Lawson.

“With a holy boldness Martin Luther took his stand contra mundum, against the world. This documentary takes us back to these definitive moments. We see Luther in full color and larger than life. This documentary also brings us right to the present day, challenging us to take our stand with the same boldness so that we might have a new Reformation and again see the light of the gospel dispel the darkness.”

— R.C. Sproul Founder And Chairman, Ligonier Ministries

“There’s no better time to get to know Martin Luther than right now, at the 500th anniversary of the day he changed the world. Luther is a powerful introduction to his life and times, to his Savior and hope.”

— Tim Challies, Blogger At Challies.Com