Lazarus Phenomenon,The: A Glimpse of Eternity

Video Release: 12/1/2006

Reviewer: Samantha Kubik
Source: Video
Producer: W. Johan Sturm
Director: Regardt Van Den Bergh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min.
MPAA Rating: G

Synopsis:
This film deals with man's search for life after death. It is a riveting true-life drama that plays itself out in various locations including the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. A young New Zeeland surfer on an 'endless summer vacation' dies after being stung by one of the deadliest creature in the ocean, yet lives to tell his tale. Daniel Ekechukwu, apaster from Nigeria who was certified dead and lay in state, returned from the dead to tell his tale.

Dove Worldview:
This film uses near-death experiences to examine the question of whether there is life after death. Two Christian men are central to the DVD, and they both vividly described personally experiencing both Heaven and Hell. Both men emphasize the need to forgive those whom they felt wronged them, admit all past sins, and ask God's forgiveness, in order to be accepted into heaven. Due to the focus on death, the potential for eternal suffering, and the visual depictions of Hell used throughout, this film could be frightening for young children. "The Lazarus Phenomenon" is approved for ages 12 and older.

Content Chart & Description

Rating Descriptions

Sex: Reference to past promiscuity.
Language: None
Violence: People depicted being burned and tormented in Hell.
Drugs: Injured man mistaken for drug addict; man admits past drug use; men shown drinking beer and whiskey.
Nudity: Male without shirt.
Other: Frightening imagery including skulls, skeletons, screaming, writhing, crying people, a screen filled with billowing flames; graphic descriptions of Hell.

The Dove Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to encourage and promote the creation, production, distribution and consumption of wholesome family entertainment. We are supported primarily by donations from families such as yours who want to move Hollywood in a more family-friendly direction. All donations are tax deductible. The Dove "Family-Approved", Dove "Family-Edited" and Dove "Family-Filtered" Seals are registered trademarks of The Dove Foundation. http://www.dove.org

Copyright © 2010 - The Dove Foundation - all rights reserved
Review syndication authorized for ChristianCinema.com