Trailer Credit goes to National Geographic Entertainment

Living in Fort Collins is such a blessing. Not only do we have an emerging, thriving culture that has interesting entertainment and close proximity to the mountains, but we have easy access to a rapidly growing, big city. Denver not only has exceptional services and businesses that attract members from all over the state, but has multiple exceptional museums that help solidify the rapid growth of Denver on a national scale. One of these museums is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This unique exposition of a multitude of mummies, animals and ancient artifacts helps develop a beautiful display of history. But topping off all things located within the walls of this long-standing museum is the incomparable IMAX Theater.

Not only is this theater massive and doesn’t have a seat that doesn’t have a stellar view, but it allows the audience to surpass the physical dimension and travel around the world, into the deep ocean, into the darkest crevices that exist in our world. Yet unlike any other movie theater, it is not simply for enjoyment, but usually has a learning element that makes it educational and interesting. But what’s even nicer about the IMAX is that unlike movie theaters, it has a flat rate. For juniors (12-18) the cost is only $8.00 and adults only cost $10.00. Currently, the IMAX has some truly spectacular shows, one in particular is the movie called Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is one of the most intriguing of cities. Not only is it rich in history, but in the complexity of its culture and beliefs. The holy city is perceived as the intersection of three of the world’s most prevalent religions, and was at one time in the pinnacle location to help facilitate the flow of movement from Asia, Europe and Africa. There is much debate concerning who should control the city and which cultural group rightfully belongs. With such a touchy topic to consider, the people from National Geographic needed to be extremely cautious when it came to creating a viewpoint to explore the city from.

Their treatment of the topic was not only masterful, but entertaining and informational. The bird’s eye view of the city is unparalleled in the wonder and beauty it achieves. An oasis in a sea of sand, Jerusalem connects so many people and forces them to become conscious of their surroundings. In the old city of Jerusalem lie many different neighborhoods belonging to the multitudes of people who pay homage to the holiness of the city. At the very core of the city lies a fine line separating Jews, Christians and Muslims into their respective quarter, yet confining them into the same neighborhood.

When it comes to dealing with differences and history, religion can be a tricky subject. National Geographic chose to depict the essence of each belief through the journey of three girls: a Jew, a Christian and a Muslim. As each girl guides the journey amongst the long trek of ancestors who have proven the value and continuously conquered the heart of the city time and time again, there is such objective focus placed on their beliefs and practiced dedication fixated on solidifying the architectural and cultural value that this city seems to foster. Each religious group is given an equal amount of time to display the magnificent architecture that their culture holds near and dear to their hearts, as well as the customs and traditions that are the embodiment of what it means to be Jewish, Christian or Muslim.

This stunning depiction of the city vanishes from view as the sun sets, and the light in the middle of a starkly, bland desert disappears behind the dunes, as if nothing extraordinary lay beyond the crest of the hill.

For more information on this movie visit http://www.jerusalemthemovie.com/