ORIGINAL INTENT
An antidote to the corruption of America — clear, compelling, and suitable for all ages.
Should You Watch It?
Yes. Original Intent offers a clear, compelling examination of the U.S. Constitution and the principles on which it was founded. It exposes what the documentary describes as the historical march of Cultural Marxism, explains the evils of communism and national socialism, and explores the destruction of the money supply and its effect on the economy.
The documentary is not perfect. Its low budget shows in some weak historical accents and flimsy special effects. But those flaws are few, and the film remains captivating while presenting significant facts and truths that few people understand.
The source review does not agree with every point, but it commends the vast majority of the documentary's arguments. For a family-friendly documentary intended for all ages, this is an unusually strong recommendation. Watch it, and consider showing it to your children and grandchildren.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESThis documentary investigates the original intent of the Founders and the U.S. Constitution. It traces the historical march of Cultural Marxism, discusses communism and national socialism, and examines how changes to the money supply affect the economy.
Its larger purpose is to help viewers understand the forces the filmmakers believe have placed America under political and economic control—and to identify keys to freedom.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars means this is a highly recommended documentary with only minor flaws. Original Intent is described as constantly captivating, very clear, and compelling. It presents significant facts and truths in a way few people understand.
The low budget occasionally weakens the presentation. Some actors portraying historical figures have weak accents, and some special effects are flimsy. Still, these shortcomings do little to diminish the documentary's overall impact.
The Worldview
The documentary presents a very strong Christian, moral, patriotic, pro-American, and pro-capitalist worldview. It defends the Constitution's original intent while exposing what it describes as the lies of communists, socialists, statists, and others who attack the Constitution.
Its central concern is freedom from political and economic control. The film connects that concern to the principles on which the republic was founded and argues that viewers need to understand both the nation's history and the destruction of its money supply. The source review agrees with the vast majority of the film's points, while noting that it does not agree with everything.
The documentary's emphasis on truth, moral responsibility, and freedom connects with Jesus' words: “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Very strong Christian, moral, patriotic, Pro-American, pro-capitalist worldview exposing the lies of the Communists, the socialists, the statists, and all those who are attacking the Constitution; and, nothing objectionable.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
What principles do you believe are essential for a nation to govern justly? How does Scripture describe the purpose of civil authority?
Romans 13:1–4 · Micah 6:8The documentary examines how the money supply affects the economy. What does the Bible teach about stewardship, wealth, and contentment?
Matthew 6:19–21 · 1 Timothy 6:6–10The film emphasizes truth as a path toward freedom. Where do you need to pursue truth more carefully—in your beliefs, your responsibilities, or your understanding of history?
John 8:31–32 · Ephesians 4:25What responsibilities come with the freedoms and rights you value?
Galatians 5:13 · Philippians 2:3–4The Final Word
Original Intent is a rare, highly recommended documentary: captivating, clear, morally serious, and appropriate for all ages. Its low-budget flaws are real but minor. Watch WORTH THE TRIP, then share it with your children and grandchildren.
