ABOUT OH MY GOD

In every corner of the world, there's one question that can never be definitively answered, yet stirs up equal parts passion, curiosity, self-reflection and often wild imagination: "What is God?" Filmmaker Peter Rodger explores this profound, age-old query in the provocative non-fiction feature Oh My God.

This visual odyssey travels the globe with a revealing lens examining the idea of God through the minds and eyes of various religions and cultures, everyday people, spiritual leaders and celebrities.  His goal: to give the viewer the personal, visceral experience of some kind of reasonable, meaningful definition of one of the most used--some might say overused--words in most every language.

Rodger's quest takes him from the United States to Africa, from the Middle East to the Far East, where such fundamental issues as "Did God create man or did man create God?", "Is there one God for all religions?" and "If God exists, why does he allow so much suffering?" are explored in candid discussions with the various Christians, Catholics, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and even atheists the filmmaker meets along the way. But maybe it's former Beatle Ringo Starr who sums it up best here when he simply says, "God is love."

Rodger would like viewers to come away with a feeling of having an amazing journey - seeing places they would never see normally, hearing music that inspires and words that educate, bringing understanding and tolerance of other individuals that in turn richens their own existence.

Oh My God stars Hugh Jackman, Seal, Ringo Starr, Sir Bob Geldof, Princess Michael of Kent, David Copperfield and Jack Thompson.

Provided courtesy of Mitropoulos Films.

Not rated. Running Time: 98 minutes.

Opens at Landmark's Nuart Theatre on Friday, November 13th, 2009.

To learn more about the film and to view the trailer, click here.


ABOUT PETER RODGER (Writer, Director, Producer, Cinematographer)

Peter Rodger grew up looking through a camera lens. As a teenager, the award-winning British director honed his skills by assisting his father, George Rodger, the renowned photo-journalist and co-founder of Magnum Photos. After completing his education at England's Maidstone College of Art, his skill with the lens made him one of the most sought-after talents in the European and United States Advertising Industry, shooting numerous car, clothing and cosmetics companies' print and commercial campaigns in over forty different countries. Peter has exhibited his fine art work all over the world and has won numerous awards for his filmed work including several Telly Awards.

Peter has penned seven screenplays – including Bystander, to be shot in 2010, Comfort of The Storm, entering pre-production in Autumn 2009 and Publication Day, in development. After two-and-a-half years of filming across 23 countries, Peter has just completed producing and directing the epic non-fiction, documentary film entitled Oh My God – which explores people's diverse opinions and perceptions of God. Peter resides in Los Angeles with his wife and children.

To learn more about Peter, visit: www.peterrodger.com

ABOUT OUTSIDE THE BOX [OFFICE]

Outside the Box [Office] is a weekly showcase for upcoming releases highlighting world cinema, documentary and independent film titles. Recognizing a need for greater diversity on campus, the series will draw from around the globe to present movies that may challenge, inspire or simply entertain. The weekly screenings will be on Wednesday nights (and other select dates, as they arise) in the School of Cinematic Arts Complex, George Lucas Building.

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