Nominated for two Academy Awards®, Martin Luther chronicles the life and pursuits of a monk who, against all odds, changed the course of Western history. A true-to-life depiction of Martin Luther's struggles to reform the Catholic Church, his excommunication, and his unwavering faith, Niall MacGinnis delivers a brilliant performance as the unwitting catalyst of the Protestant movement. The film reaches a crescendo with Luther's famous "Here I Stand" speech.
This special DVD includes Titan: The Story of Michaelangelo, a 68-minute documentary revealing the life and works of Renaissance genius Michelangelo. Directed by Richard Lyford and narrated by Fredric March. Originally made in Switzerland in 1940, the fiml was picked up for US release ten years later and re-edited by Robert Snyder. Winner of the "Best Feature Length Documentary" Academy Award® in 1950.
Also included is a rare and brilliant 28-minute short, Hymn of the Nations, chronicling the career of one of the greatest symphony conductors of all time, Arturo Toscanini. This film provides an in-depth look at Toascanini, shown at his home in New York and leading the NBC Symphony Orchestra.