Root of All Evil? (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Root of All Evil? is a documentary film directed by Russell Barnes, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. In this two-part Channel 4 series, Professor Richard Dawkins challenges what he describes as 'a process of non-thinking called faith'. He describes his astonishment that, at the start of the 21st century, religious faith is gaining ground in the face of rational, scientific truth. Science, based on scepticism, investigation and evidence, must continuously test its own concepts and claims. Faith, by definition, defies evidence: it is untested and unshakeable, and is therefore in direct contradiction with science. In addition, though religions preach morality, peace and hope, in fact, says Dawkins, they bring intolerance, violence and destruction. The growth of extreme fundamentalism in so many religions across the world not only endangers humanity but, he argues, is in conflict with the trend over thousands of years of history for humanity to progress to become more enlightened and more tolerant.

Who’s in it. Root of All Evil? stars Richard Dawkins as Himself, Ted Haggard as Himself, Yousef al-Khattab as Himself and Richard Harries as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Root of All Evil? has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Root of All Evil? page.

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