What is this weeks PBS documentary called “Knocking” about?
The independent documentary, “Knocking” won four film prizes. Knocking is a 2006 documentary directed by Joel P. Engardio and Tom Shepard that focuses on the civil liberties fought for by Jehovah’s Witnesses. It primarily focuses on the stories of three Jehovah’s Witnesses, and how their lives illustrate three fundamental Witness teachings that have affected society at large in surprising ways: Witnesses’ refusal to participate in war, accept blood transfusions, and salute the flag. KNOCKING has won: • Best Documentary, Jury Award, 2006 USA Film Festival (Dallas) • Best Documentary, Jury Award, 2006 Trenton Film Festival (New Jersey) • Best Documentary, Audience Award, 2006 Indianapolis International Film Festival • Best First Film, Jury Award, 2006 Long Island International Film Expo (New York) • Official Selection, 2006 Cleveland International Film Festival
