D.C. build on the 77th Meridian? Are the Revolutionary War cities really built in perfect alignment with Stonehenge? If America was founded as a Christian nation, why are many of its symbols based on Pagan traditions? There is no doubt that much of America’s national heritage was Christian, but just as a coin has two sides, our national heritage has a second side – one based squarely on occult secret societies and their values.

To find the answer to these questions, we follow the journey of secret societies from England to the New World and learn of their ancient hope: to rebuild the lost empire of Atlantis.

In the 16th century, Sir Francis Bacon was at the helm of the secret societies in England. When Bacon penned his classic work, ‘The New Atlantis’ he believed that America and Atlantis were one and the same. He outlined his vision for the perfect society, and some suggest the program he set forth has been the driving force behind the course of modern history. While he did not originate the concept, it was Bacon who articulated an ancient plan to be carried out by all the secret orders.

As Chief of the Rosicrucians and the first Grand Master of modern Freemasonry, Bacon sent his followers to the new world. A 1910 Newfoundland stamp with his image upon it reads, ‘Lord Bacon: the Guiding Spirit in [the] Colonization Scheme.’ Because of his influence, Francis Bacon is considered by some to be ‘the real and true founder of America.’ For centuries, controversy has surrounded this figure who is said to be the illegitimate son of Queen Elizabeth I, and secret author of the Shakespeare plays; the man whom Thomas Jefferson considered one of the three most influential men in history.

Is it possible that Bacon’s vision guides America today?

Where The DaVinci Code meets National Treasure: Learn the incredible secrets of the esoteric traditions, hidden within the manifold layers of signs and symbols in our nation’s infrastructure. Find out why some believe that from ancient times America has been chosen to fulfill a secret destiny.

Volume One: The New Atlantis

Director, writer, producer Christian J. Pinto tells time in this dynamic DVD with character, with conviction, and with the blinders off.

Through the Secret Mysteries of America’s Beginnings , producer Christian J. Pinto takes us on a visual journey to the founding of America, to enlighten the mind, to educate and entertain us, and to change forever the way we think of the past, and of ourselves. Pinto stands astride our cultural fault line - between society’s realm of anger and insight, viciousness and vulnerability - all delivered with startling visuals and bruising cerebral messages.

Pinto is film’s Galileo, a devout traditionalist and its preeminent Master.

He is a painter in cinema, his film palette defiantly muted, his text simple, his filming style passionately grounded in reality.

His philosophy is straightforward: master the art, study the greats, pose the questions, and then stay the course so that even the most distracted amongst us become rooted to the screen. Pinto’s use of ‘magical realism’ deftly draws the audience into the past and his passion for period detail and deft direction into a subtle, moving -- and at all times human drama -- is destined to make the filmmaker legendary. Says Pinto: ‘I want to bring the past to the people in all its gore, grandeur and glory because I don’t believe we can understand our present without knowledge of our past. We are just like everybody else in the past. We’re all just people.’

What drives history? Or people’s perceptions of the past? Thanks to his prodigious talents, Pinto makes the hard facts of history come alive in all of their vibrant, golden glory. Ancient myths are explored; windows are open on presidents and peasants alike; he has integrated both the facts and the fantasies of the past into superb and realistic narrative. What he brought to life will stay with us all forever in Secret Mysteries of America’s Beginnings. . This is where The DaVinci Code meets National Treasure

Years in the making, Secret Mysteries of America’s Beginnings takes us on a road not much traveled, a long and winding road that’s actually a pictorial lyric to our birthplace.

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"... a magnificent production!" -- Dr. Stan Monteith, Radio Liberty

"Movie moves quickly, drawing you further and further into the subject matter." -- Dr. Stan Monteith, Radio Liberty

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I've waited so long to see this video and after watching it I was truly impressed! This is one of the greatest works of "history unraveled" that I've ever seen! And it was extremely credible! Cutting Edge hit a home run with this one. "Secret Mysteries Of America's Beginnings" is an absolute must for everyone's video library.

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Please notify me when your next video "Riddles In Stone - The Secret Architecture Of Washington DC" is ready to order. -- Jeff, Burnsville, MN

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Just wanted to congratulate you on such an excellent production. So well done! Is there any possible way this could be marketed to PBS or to one of the Christian networks? What an intriguing and insightful piece! Can't wait for the next installment.

Thank you so very much for your ministry. May God bless you richly and lead you always,

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I've been blessed by watching your latest DVD 'Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings– Volume one, The New Atlantis'. Congratulations on a most excellent and clear teaching, very professionally done and easy to understand. My Dad, who's not a believer and quite antagonistic to the faith, even sat an watched some of it with interest and that's very unusual for him! I'm certainly looking forward to the next coming three volumes. Any ideas yet when that may be?

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"I highly recommend that every American, Christian or non-Christian, view this video in DVD format. It will capture your attention right away. If you want to know America's beginnings, this is the video to purchase and view. What makes it particularly interesting is that it is broken down into 9 subjects so that you can view one or more segments at one sitting, and come back later and view the others.

When I received this video, I viewed the entire 9 subjects in one sitting as it totally captured my attention. Much of the history going into the beginnings of America will shock most Christians and non-Christians alike. The filming of this presentation was done very professionally in every detail. I can't emphasize that enough. It is very well documented.

You don't want to miss viewing this video! I highly recommend it, and can't wait for volume 2 to be released. Don't miss out." -- Bob, Lexington, South Carolina

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After much anticipation, I was finally able to view the new DVD from Cutting Edge entitled "Secret Mysteries of America's Beginnings - Vol I. - The New Atlantis". Having seen the 15 minute preview of the DVD, I knew it was going to be top of the line when finished and I was not disappointed.

The approach to the two-sided coin surrounding the beginning of this nation, reveals so many hidden plans and strategies that many involved from the beginning were not even aware of. The amount of documentation is staggering and I will be viewing it several times in order to glean it all.

The quality of the production is excellent and definitely History Channel caliber. It certainly "wets your appetite" for the addition presentations forthcoming. The only downside is the amount of time we will have to wait for the next volume to be released. This truly is a masterpiece and very evident that it has been twelve years in the making. This will prove to be a classic for a long time to come. How imperative someone has finally approached such an important documentary of the two sided coin of the beginning of these United States. (Charlene, Pennsylvania)