Martin Doblmeier
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
![Explores the extraordinary life and legacy of one of the most important religious figures of the 20th century, Howard Thurman. Born the grandson of slaves, Thurman became a "spiritual foundation" for the Civil Rights Movement, inspiring many of its leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr, Jesse Jackson and Congressman John Lewis.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BODY3NDUyNGEtNTk1NC00ZjBhLTg3MTEtNDEwNmQwMWUxODAzXkEyXkFqcGdeQWRpZWdtb25n._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg)
Martin holds degrees in Religious Studies, Broadcast Journalism and honorary degrees in Fine Arts and Humane Letters. Since 1984 he has produced and directed more than 30 films focused on religion, faith and spirituality. Martin combines a lifelong interest in religion with a passion for storytelling. Over the years he has traveled on location to more than forty countries to profile numerous religious leaders, spiritual communities, heads of state and Nobel Laureates. His films explore how belief can lead individuals to extraordinary acts, how spirituality creates and sustains communities and how faith is lived in extraordinary ways.