# The God Who Wasn't There (2005)

> Brian Flemming’s provocative documentary investigates Christianity’s origins and questions whether the biblical Jesus existed as a historical person.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7448

## Facts

- Runtime: 61 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama, Fantasy
- Director: Brian Flemming
- Cast: Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Robert M. Price, Richard Carrier, Alan Dundes, Barbara Mikkelson, David P. Mikkelson, Brian Flemming
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455507/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: provocative, sardonic, intellectual, discussion night, curious afternoon

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