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NOVA: Judgement Day - Intelligent Design on Trial
NOVA: Judgement Day - Intelligent Design on Trial

NOVA: Judgement Day - Intelligent Design on Trial

Science is "Exhibit A" in a landmark trial on the teaching of evolution.

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Documentary

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In this two-hour special, NOVA captures the turmoil that tore apart the community of Dover, Pennsylvania in one of the latest battles over teaching evolution in public schools. Featuring trial reenactments based on court transcripts and interviews with key participants, including expert scientists and Dover parents, teachers, and town officials, "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial" follows the celebrated federal case of Kitzmiller v. Dover School District.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

112 mins

Rating

9.3/10

Release Date

18 September 2007

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jay O. Sanders

Jay O. Sanders

Narrator (voice)

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