The Man Who Sued God
The Man Who Sued God is a 2001 Australian comedy film starring Billy Connolly and Judy Davis, and directed by Mark Joffe. The film was considered a financial success, debuting at number one at the Australian box office in the week of its launch and as of 2013 remains the 28th highest grossing Australian film of all time. The film has the same storyline as an Indian Gujarati language play titled Kanji Viruddh Kanji.
Frustrated that his claim is repeatedly declined, Steve files a claim against God, naming church officials as representatives of God and thereby the respondents. The church leaders, their respective lawyers and their insurance company get together to find a way to settle this dilemma, which catches the fancy of the media. It is in Court that Gods representatives will have to admit that the destruction of Steves fishing boat was actually Gods Act, accept and compensate him, or deny it altogether thereby denying Gods existence, leaving the onus on Steve to prove his claim.Myerss battle brings media attention leading to a meeting with journalist Anna Redmond Judy Davis who helps to raise his public profile, enlisting the support of others who had fallen victim to insurance companies Acts of God clause. He also faces heavy criticism and protests from religious groups as his profile grows, and he backs the church into a disadvantageous position. ........
Source: Wikipedia
