As reported last week, Ben Stein, host of America's Most Smartest Model, has been busy promoting his upcoming documentary film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed.  Now, he gives his sentiments about his project and why he decided to opt for a theatrical release despite its controversy.

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed has been highly criticized for promoting intelligent design as an alternative scientific theory to evolution and for claiming educators and scientists are being persecuted for believing in this.  With this type of negative buzz, it's unlikely that Stein will be getting any kind of recognition or award for his efforts in this film.  Nevertheless, the 63-year-old comedian remains eager to promote the movie and continues to become an outspoken advocate for the creationist intelligent design movement.

“I don't care about [not getting an award] but I just want people to know that they are not going to be seeing some trashy looking thing with poor direction quality.  It is a very beautiful documentary,” Stein said.

For now, Stein is hoping that many people are going to watch Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed when it hits over 1,200 theaters on April 18.  While a DVD release might have stirred less controversy, he believes that this type of project deserves “giant theoretical release.”

“We think we're going to get a lot of people coming to see it.  We think there are a lot of Americans who are sick of being pushed around.  We thought we would like to try to reach people who have a more positive view on the world and of the universe and we think they're going to come to the movies,” the host of America's Most Smartest Model said.

Meanwhile, fans can expect Ben Stein to reprise his hosting duties as America's Most Smartest Model returns for a second season later this year.


-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: www.glennbeck.com
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