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Why Religion? (2026)
Directed by Jenny Mackenzie
Documentary · 1h 20m
"Why Religion?" is a feature-length documentary film exploring the extraordinary work and personal journey of renowned scholar Elaine Pagels. Celebrated for her groundbreaking research on the Gnostic Gospels, Pagels challenges conventional religious narratives and invites us to rethink how early western religions approached divinity, enlightenment, and the human experience. The film offers intimate access to her life and work, revealing how her research of ancient texts shaped her own path of spirituality and self-discovery.
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Jenny Mackenzie
- Director of Photography
- Rose Bush
- Producer
- Jenny Mackenzie, Carly Besser, Yennie Lee
Details
- Release date
- 2026-08-30
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Artemis Rising