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The Bible vs. the Book of Mormon (2005)
Powerful, convincing
This video is a side-by-side comparison of the historical and archaeological validity of the Bible and the Book of Mormon. It's put together in a very credible, non-preachy way. It's made by the same people who did "DNA vs. The Book of Mormon" but is considerably more advanced in its overall production. It makes a compelling but dispassionate case for the Book of Mormon's utter lack of any historical content, and compares it with the substantial amount of historical and archaeological backing for the Bible's history. It's definitely sided toward the Bible as being the only reliable scripture, but they make a very good case for it. If you're at all interested in this issue, it's definitely worth a look.
DNA vs. the Book of Mormon (2003)
Straightforward and credible
The review that was first posted for this video strikes one as a bit reactionary and defensive. While I've never been a Mormon, I do have a scientific background, and I found the science (and the scientific conclusions) very straightforward and solid, and yet it is done in such a way to make it accessible to the layperson. I didn't find it at all "bashing" or disrespectful; on the contrary, as a scientific documentary it is quite dispassionate, though there are some personal stories and struggles interwoven through it. Although I can understand how it might cause some discomfort for some LDS viewers, I would nonetheless recommend it to them. As a production it is simple and uncomplicated, but there are a lot of very interesting and challenging sound bites. Even if the subject matter doesn't pique your interest, you might give this one a try.