This is not a sad story. This is a story about coming back to .
Why Religion? is an intimate glimpse into the life of American historian of religion Elaine Pagels.
"A beautiful, searching film that reflects on faith not as certainty, but as an expression of our deep human longing for meaning."
— KEN BURNS
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Why Religion? is a fiscally sponsored project of The Utah Film Center (Artists Collaborative), a 501(c)3 non-profit company based in Utah. All contributions to the film are tax deductible.