Antony Thomas

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Antony Thomas

Born July 26, 1940 (age 86)

Antony Thomas (born 26 July 1940) is an English documentary filmmaker, director and author who has made films for, among others, Channel 4, the BBC and HBO.

Known For

Spies, Inc.Spies, Inc. · 1992
Spies, Inc.
4.81992
MovieComedyAction
Spies from different nationalities stationed in a small Asian island work out a plot to create an international incident taking profit from it. Defrauding CIA through fake reports and running a front company using operating funds, they control the island and use the skills acquired in the service of their countries to pursue their personal dreams of wealth and happiness.
Death of a PrincessDeath of a Princess · 1980
Death of a Princess
7.81980
MovieDramaMystery
A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.
For NedaFor Neda · 2010
For Neda
6.42010
MovieDocumentary
On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Within hours, images of her dying moments, captured on cell phones, appeared on computer screens across the world, focusing the world's attention on mass protests against the rigged elections in Iran. Featuring previously unseen footage of Neda with friend and family, as well as exclusive video of her recorded the day she died, "For Neda" debuts just before the anniversary of her death.
Thy Kingdom Come ... Thy Will Be DoneThy Kingdom Come ... Thy Will Be Done · 1988
Thy Kingdom Come ... Thy Will Be Done
7.01988
MovieDocumentary
No one would accuse director Anthony Thomas of presenting an unbiased view of religious fundamentalism in this film, which won a Special Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Intent on exposing what he perceives to be a dangerous connection between the religious and political right, Thomas interviews born-again Christians and then directs his lens on Heritage USA, the religious complex established by Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.
Questioning DarwinQuestioning Darwin · 2014
Questioning Darwin
4.92014
MovieDocumentary
Literal and creationist interpretation of the Bible is the fastest-growing branch of Christianity in the U.S. This film takes an in-depth look at the views of these Christians who reject Charles Darwin's theory of evolution--while also examining how Darwin handled the question of God himself as he developed his theory of natural selection in the mid-1800s.
Twins: The Divided SelfTwins: The Divided Self · 1997
Twins: The Divided Self
1997
MovieDocumentary
Award-winning film-maker Antony Thomas examines the growing evidence that how twins turn out has more to do with their genetic make-up than their upbringing in this fascinating, moving documentary. The bitter feud between Tim Nicholas and his identical twin, Todd, was only resolved when Tim shot Todd through the heart. Identical twins, John and Bill Reiff eat together, sleep together, work together, and have known no other relationship throughout their adult lives. These are just two of the extraordinary personal stories that are uncovered during Thomas' journey through the private lives of twins; a journey that ends with a remarkable discovery.
In Satan's NameIn Satan's Name · 1994
In Satan's Name
1994
MovieDocumentary
A summary of different cases of satanic ritual abuse and murder. Teenagers drawn into a dark world of devils, performing crimes in the name of satan, and wild accusations against schools, teachers, and families suspected of satanism. Same doc as 'By Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil', but with British narration.
By Satan Possessed: The Search for the DevilBy Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil · 1993
By Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil
1993
MovieDocumentary
By Satan Possessed: The Search for the Devil (1993) exposes the real satanic underworld threatening society. This America Undercover HBO documentary interviews actual Satanists, victims of ritual abuse, and Christian warriors like Bob Larson fighting demonic infiltration through crime, cults, and spiritual oppression. No neutral "panic"—urgent wake-up equipping believers to discern and combat devil worship's spread. Essential 90s spiritual warfare resource revealing hidden darkness.

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