Enjoying being Expelled

This weekend we went a saw a documentary. On purpose. That may not sound like an enjoyable way to spend a Friday evening, but in the Ayen household, that is how we roll, especially if it is about a topic that really makes us tick. If there is one topic that gets conversation going in our house it is the creation/evolution discussion.
This weekend we had the delight of seeing "Expelled" the documentary about Intelligent Design starring Ben Stein. If you have not heard about this movie, it is essentially a discussion of professors, doctors, and journalists who have been fired, and in some cases blacklisted, for questioning Darwinism and suggesting the possibility of an "Intelligent Designer." Along the way there is a pretty good explanation of Darwinism, its history and its flaws, and the impact that Darwinism is having on our society. The main point of the movie is not really to prove that Darwinism is wrong, although there is plenty of evidence to that in the movie, but rather to make the case that Intelligent Design is a valid scientific option.
I know that the "audience" for "Expelled" is probably pretty narrow, although I feel very strongly that the information contained in this movie is incredibly important for everyone to hear. There are some incredibly moving parts, including a visit to Dachau (the Nazi concentration camp), and some funny parts as well. I will give one warning, at times they talk about scientific things (like chemistry) and it may be a little overwhelming, just hang tough, you will get what you need out of it. Over all though it is a generally entertaining movie, with a fantastic message.
This is a movie that I know we will own at some point, and we will use it as a resource for years to come. I am happy to see that it was number 9 at the box office this weekend, even though it only played in about 1000 theaters. I hope that its success will encourage theaters to keep it around for a while, so that more people can see it. If you get the opportunity I can definitely give this movie 2 thumbs up.
The pressing question is this, if "An Inconvenient Truth" and "Fahrenheit 9/11" can get Oscar nominations, what are the chances that "Expelled" will get one? Not very good I am afraid, and that is kind of the point.