Rebellion of Thought PRESS KIT

The Buzz ...... 4

The Fests ...... 4

The Slugline ...... 5

The Synopsis ...... 5

The Experts ...... 6

The Brothers Williamson ...... 8

The Images of Rebellion ...... 9

The Soundtrack ...... 14

The Credits ...... 16

The Websites ...... 17

The Company ...... 17

PALADIN PICTURES a part of the Paladin Media Group (Paladin Pictures, Inc.) 673 Berkmar Court Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 434.817.2700 www.PaladinPictures.com

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3 The Buzz

“Visually and intellectually rich... Exciting and provocative... It will make big waves in the world of faith and spirituality!” ~ Paul Wagner Academy Award Winning Documentarian, The Stone Carvers

“...a seriously amazing ﬁlm” ~ Keith Giles, Elysian Skies and pastor of The Mission

“I vote for a second screening” ~ Virginia Film Festival Premiere Attendee

“Rebellion of Thought is a controversial road movie for a post- modern culture.” ~ Kent C. Williamson Director, Rebellion of Thought

The Fests The 19th annual Virginia Film Festival 2006 SOLD OUT!

Rebellion of Thought had its Festival Premiere at The Virginia Film Festival. This year’s festival theme was Revelations: The Search for God at the Movies and Rebellion of Thought was well received by a packed house.

4 The Slugline

Rebellion of Thought... a critical look at the role of faith in a post-modern culture.

The Synopsis

ebellion of Thought is a controversial road movie for a post-modern culture. RWhat began as an exploration of popular ideologies quickly became a journey into life and faith and how people live their faith in the world around them.

Filmmakers Brad and Kent C. Williamson (aka The Brothers Williamson) began by inter- viewing philosophers and theologians about the cutural shift known as post-modernism. Along the way they were swept into the ﬁlm when they realized that at the center of the controversy is an issue that impacts nearly everyone... faith.

What is post-modernism? How has it af- fected our culture? How will it impact our future? What is the role of the church in a post-modern world? Does Man truly need God or is God merely a fairytale idea left- over from a past cultural experiment?

These questions are the launching point for Rebellion of Thought. This “seriously amazing ﬁlm” by the Brothers Williamson dares to explore critical issues that others fear to touch... and it does so in a personal and rivet- ing manner.

5 The Experts

GENE EDWARD VEITH, JR. Culture Editor - World Magazine Gene Edward Veith, Jr. is the Culture Editor of World Magazine and the Executive Director of the Cranach Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary. He is the author of 14 books, including Loving God with All Your Mind and Postmodern Times.

D. A. CARSON Prof. of New Testament - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Donald A. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerﬁeld, Illinois. He has written or edited more than 45 books, including Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church and The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism which won the ECPA Gold Medallion Award in the category “theology and doctrine.”

JIM SPIEGEL Professor of Philosophy - Taylor University Jim Spiegel is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. Among his books is the award-winning How to be Good in a World Gone Bad and The Beneﬁts of Providence. He has also written chapters for Bob Dylan and Philosophy and The Beatles and Philosophy.

BRUCE ELLIS BENSON Assoc. Prof. of Philosophy - Wheaton College Bruce Ellis Benson is Chair of the Department of Philosophy at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. His writings include Pious Nietzsche: Decadence and Dionysian Faith and Graven Ideologies: Nietzsche, Derrida, and Marion on Modern Idolatry. He is also co-founder of the Society for Continental Philosophy and Theology.

ANGUS MENUGE Chair of Philosophy - Concordia University Angus Menuge is Chair of the Philosophy Department at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is author of Agents Under Fire: Materialism and the Rationality of Science. His body of work as editor includes C. S. Lewis: Lightbearer in the Shadowlands and Christ and Culture and Dialogue. Angus is also Director of The Cranach Institute at Concordia Theological Seminary.

6 The Experts (Continued)

KEN MYERS Executive Producer - Mars Hill Audio Ken Myers is the executive producer at Mars Hill Audio, a nonproﬁt organization devoted to helping Christians think wisely about modern culture through a variety of audio resources. The Mars Hill Audio Journal has over 7,000 subscribers.

DAVID FLETCHER Assoc. Professor of Philosophy - Wheaton College David Fletcher is an Associate Professor at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois where he teaches in the areas of bioethics, applied and social ethics, and ethical theory. He is author of Social and Political Perspectives in the Thought of Søren Kierkegaard. David is a Fellow of The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity and is co-founder and chair of The Center for Applied Christian Ethics.

BILL ROMANOWSKI Prof. of Comm. Arts & Sciences - Calvin College Bill Romanowski is a Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His books include Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture which received the ECPA Gold Medallion Award in the category of “Christianity and Society” and Pop Culture Wars: Religion and the Role of Entertainment in American Life.

RICHARD EYER Director Emeritus - Concordia Bioethics Institute Richard Eyer is founder and Director Emeritus of the Concordia Bioethics Institute at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is also the author of Holy People, Holy Lives: Law and Gospel in Bioethics and Pastoral Care Under the Cross: God in the Midst of Suffering.

WIN CORDUAN Professor of Philosophy - Taylor University Win Corduan is a Professor of Biblical Studies, Christian Education and Philosophy at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. He is the author of numerous books including Pocket Guide to World Religions, Islam: A Christian Introduction, and Neighboring Faiths.

7 The Brothers Williamson

KENT C. WILLIAMSON BRAD WILLIAMSON

he Brothers Williamson are comprised of Brad Williamson and Kent C. Williamson. Born and raised on the border of Mexico, they both grew up eating jalapeños and seeing the world through the Tlens of the camera. Their fi rst collaboration resulted in the dramatic motion picture When Love Walks In, “a believable, tender love story” that has audiences laughing, crying and saying things like “I really couldn’t stop smiling. It was touching and real.” Kent plays the fi lm’s lead, but keep your eye out for Brad’s cameo as the ex-con. Their work on Rebellion of Thought resulted in a challenging and thought-provoking documentary that explores faith in a post-modern world. Kent spearheads the Paladin Media Group, a fi lm and video production company committed to the creation, production, distribution, and promotion of redemptive entertainment and educational media. He dwells along the Blue Ridge Mountains with his bride and fi ve kids. Brad runs interLogic, Inc., consults for the International Atomic Energy Agency and for nuclear power companies around the globe. He lives with his wife and four kids on the shores of Lake Michigan.

AWARDS & STUFF Best Dramatic Feature - When Love Walks In - Indie Gathering 2005 Best First Feature Nomination - When Love Walks In - Bare Bones International Film Festival 2005 Telly Award - When Love Walks In - 2005

8 The Images of Rebellion

The Brothers Williamson talk of revolution (left: Brad Williamson, right: Kent C. Williamson, credit: Sam Voelkel/Rebellion of Thought).

The Brothers Williamson call for revolution at the infamous bridge in Selma, Alabama (left: Kent C. Williamson, right: Brad Williamson, credit: Sam Voelkel/Rebellion of Thought).

9 The Images of Rebellion

Ken Myers, Executive Producer, Mars Hill Audio (credit: Kent C. Williamson/Rebellion of Thought).

Angus Menuge, Professor of Philosophy, Concordia University Wisconsin (credit: Kent C. Williamson/Rebellion of Thought).

10 The Images of Rebellion

Brad Williamson discusses the state of the Church (left: Kent C. Williamson, right: Brad Williamson, credit: Matthew B. Uncapher/Rebellion of Thought).

Bill Romanowski, Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences, Calvin College (credit: Matthew B. Uncapher/Rebellion of Thought).

11 The Images of Rebellion

Kent C. Williamson listens to brother Brad regarding the state of the Church (left: Brad Williamson, right: Kent C. Williamson, credit: Sam Voelkel/Rebellion of Thought).

Brad Williamson discusses the state of the Church (credit: Matthew B. Uncapher/Rebellion of Thought).

12 The Images of Rebellion

Brad Williamson talks of revolution (credit: Sam Voelkel/Rebellion of Thought).

Quote by George Barna (graphic design credit: James Burgess/Rebellion of Thought).

13 The Soundtrack The Soundtrack to the Motion Picture by The Brothers Williamson includes 24 songs by 13 artists. The music will be available in its entirety on the ﬁlm’s DVD or separately on CD.

ABBY SOMEONE Born in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Abby SomeOne rocks the Midwest with a sound that has been compared to Train, the Black Crowes, and John Mellencamp. The band’s single “Fall Down” spun on commercial radio across the country, and reached #3 most played on XM Radio Unsigned. Abby SomeOne has produced 6 CDs of original material and tours extensively. Having been through a ﬁre, a tornado, 2 car wrecks, and a heart attack, A&R guys no longer scare them.

Fall Down (Radio Edit) - from the album Schizosonic

GREG ALLEN Singer-songwriter Greg Allen began performing as a child in theater and choral settings, adding guitar at age 12. Cover songs gave way to an original voice in college and he has been creating eclectoplasmacoustic folk’n rock™ since. Fans & critics are drawn to the music and the message, calling him “lyrically gifted”. Allen appears solo or with Grasping At Laws, frequenting Central Virginia venues since 1992. He founded & directs SongSharing, Making Live Music More Accessible™ for underserved community audiences.

The Story of Our Lies - from the forthcoming Greg Allen CD (original mix from Grasping At Laws)

MICHAEL HANDLER Taking Cuban congas and bongos along with a djembe from Africa, The Michael Handler Project blends earthy sounds with catchy songs to create a melodic and rhythmic groove unique to the pop/rock scene. After their public debut in November of 2004, they soon had a following for their Rockesk-percussive originals and crowd pleasing takes on covers. Their EP, Apathy Pins Company, was released in the Spring of 2005 and plays on radio stations around the Midwest.

Wish List - from the EP Apathy Pins Company

INNER SURGE Inner Surge is a politically charged metal/rock band from Calgary, Canada. The band has been described as “one of the best imports that Canada has to offer” by RWS Magazine. Currently featured on 3 ﬁlm soundtracks and the book “New Wave of American Heavy Metal”, Inner Surge’s music and message are spreading fast. The band has released 2 music videos paying tribute to the Zapatistas and the survivors of the Rwandan genocide. More info at www.innersurge.com.

AzurA - from the album Signals Screaming

JONIQA Joniqa is the hottest new export from Japan with a style and a voice reminiscient of the Violent Femmes.

A Little Joy - from the forthcoming Joniqa album

LOW IN THE SKY Low in the Sky breathes in sound from all possible sources and breathes out highly emotional beats and compositions. existing at both ends and all points along the acoustic/electric/electronic spectrum, Low in the Sky lovingly participates in producing music for all occasions in their Akron, Ohio basements and bedrooms. Trips around the area to collect ﬁeld recordings, half broken childrens toys and obscure vinyl along with collaborations with painters, video artists and other experimentalists is the norm. Armed with a house full of thrift store electronics and grand pianos, Low in the Sky conveys strong emotions in every composition. www.myspace.com/lowinthesky

At the Source of the Longest River - from the album Dear Birds Are You For Real - from the album Dear Birds

14 The Soundtrack (Continued) MIXTAPES FOR GIRLFRIENDS Mixtapes for Girlfriends was a side project created by Brian Jerin and Ric Miller at their home recording studio in Jacksonville, Florida. The song “All you love, you lose” was concieved during the winter of 2003. Brian and Ric wanted to experiment with ryhthmic beats, looped guitars, and lush vocals. This new minimalistic project was a step outside of Brian and Ric’s rock and roll roots. However, the collaboration created a unique sound that has raised eyebrows in their corner of the earth. After writing and performing for more than 9 years together, Ric now resides in Colorado. Brian remains in Jacksonville and has a new band called Shangrala which recently revived “All you love, you lose”. The new version will be available on the band’s freshman independent release in the not so distant future. www.myspace.com/shangrala

All You Love You Lose (vocs) - from the original session tapes

JJ PLASENCIO Hailing from Austin, Texas, JJ Plasencio (formerly of Sixpence None the Richer) brings energy and a vibrant passion to his music.

Can You Love Me For Who I Am, Kill JJ, Kill Tony - all from the forthcoming JJ Plasencio album

STEREOVOLT The Austin band version of JJ Plasencio (formerly of Sixpence None the Richer).

Yesterday - from the forthcoming Stereovolt album

WEST OF VERONA West of Verona, which formed with vocalist Lisa Wahrmund, guitarist John Wahrmund, bassist Josh Walker and drummer Danny Walls in 2001, recorded their debut album To Jupiter and Back in 2003. The band lineup changed in 2005, adding bassist Josh Cline and drummer John Taylor. West of Verona signed with Catapult Digital Distribution in 2006 to a distribution deal with major online music stores. West of Verona entered the studio in late 2006 to record their upcoming album Breaking Out of Beigeland. www.westofverona.com

Here - from the album To Jupiter and Back

HUGH WILSON New York based Hugh Wilson delivers it all with passion and panache..

Here We Go - from the album Unidirectional

AUDREY HATCHER WOODAMS Dove nominated songwriter Audrey Hatcher Woodhams continues her tradition of insightful lyrics, beautiful vocals, and her signature acoustic folk/rock sound with her newest offering, Mysterious You. Produced by Stephen Leiweke (Erin O’Donnell, Plumb, Joel Engel, Spin Worship), Woodhams says, “Of all my albums so far, this one is the most about God, the least about me.” Following the release of her debut project 1553 Delmar in 2001, Audrey spent two years as a staff writer for the Gospel Division of BMG/Brentwood Benson Music Publishing. Her song, “All My Praise,” recorded by Dove Award winning trio, Selah, spent ﬁve weeks at Number 1 in spring of 2005. Included in the compilation, WOW 2006: 30 of the Year’s Top Christian Artists and Hits, “All My Praise” further earned this Virginia native a nod at the 2006 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for Best Inspirational Song of the Year.

Oh Jesus - from the album Mysterious You Spirit Move - from the album Mysterious You

WILL MUSSER Will Musser creates an amazing score for Rebellion of Thought with dark, yet inspiring overtones.

Fog of Church, Instincts, Rebellion of Thought, The Post Modern, Truth, Revolution, What Does Revolution Mean?, What We Believe - recorded exclusively for the Rebellion of Thought Soundtrack

15 The Credits A FILM BY THE BROTHERS WILLIAMSON

Written and Produced by THE BROTHERS WILLIAMSON BRAD WILLIAMSON KENT C. WILLIAMSON

Directed by KENT C. WILLIAMSON

Experts BRUCE ELLIS BENSON D. A. CARSON WIN CORDUAN RICHARD EYER DAVID FLETCHER ANGUS MENUGE KEN MYERS BILL ROMANOWSKI JIM SPIEGEL GENE EDWARD VEITH, JR.

Director of Photography MATTHEW B. UNCAPHER

Post-Production Supervisor JAMES BURGESS

Editors JAMES BURGESS KENT C. WILLIAMSON MATTHEW B. UNCAPHER JOSH McGONIGLE

Camera Operators MATTHEW B. UNCAPHER SAM VOELKEL Sound Recordist JORDAN KLINT

Music Composed by WILL MUSSER Additional Music by ABBY SOMEONE GREG ALLEN MICHAEL HANDLER INNER SURGE JONIQA LOW IN THE SKY MIXTAPES FOR GIRLFRIENDS JJ PLASENCIO STEREOVOLT WEST OF VERONA HUGH WILSON AUDREY HATCHER WOODHAMS

Additional Audio Recorded At PALADIN SOUND STUDIO

Titles & Opticals PALADIN FX GROUP

Digital FX & Color Correction JAMES BURGESS PALADIN POST GROUP

DVD Programmed by MATTHEW B. UNCAPHER

Press Coordinator LESLIE WOOD

16 The Websites www.RebellionOfThought.com

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