| Act of God | |
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| Directed by | Jennifer Baichwal |
| Written by | Paul Auster |
| Produced by | Jennifer Baichwal Nicholas de Pencier Daniel Iron Issa Zaroui |
| Starring | Paul Auster |
| Cinematography | Nicholas de Pencier |
| Edited by | Roland Schlimme |
| Music by | Fred Frith Martin Tielli Dave Bidini Selina Martin |
| Distributed by | Zeitgeist Films |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Act of God is a 2009 Canadian documentary film that investigates the "metaphysical" effects of being struck by lightning.[1] It was directed by Jennifer Baichwal (Manufactured Landscapes) and distributed by Zeitgeist Films.[2] The film's world premier was at the 2009 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on 30 April 2009.[3] It went on general release in Canada on 1 May 2009, and limited release in the United States on 31 July 2009. The film's European premiere was at the 44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in the Czech Republic on 11 July 2009.[4]
- ^ Southern, Nathan. "Act of God". Allmovie. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
- ^ "Act of God". Zeitgeist Films. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2009.
- ^ "2009 Hot Docs Opening Night Gala". Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Archived from the original on 19 September 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2009.
- ^ "44th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival: Act of God". Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2009.