Effective documentary, if somewhat repetitious.
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01/23/07
Jesus Camp (2006)
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Reviews Counted:96
Fresh:83
Rotten:13
Average Rating:7.2/10
Consensus: Evangelical indoctrination is given an unflinching, even-handed look in this utterly worthwhile documentary.
Theatrical Release:23-11-2007
Synopsis: A growing number of Evangelical Christians believe there is a revival underway in America whereby Christian youth must take up the leadership of the conservative Christian movement. JESUS CAMP,... [More]
Director: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Reviews for Jesus Camp
One of the scariest movies I've ever seen. It's not a question of differing beliefs; it's a question of a separate society that will not accept differing beliefs
12/21/06
fascinating, eye-opening ... Although non-believers might find some of Fischer's rituals laughable, 'Jesus Camp' takes both the woman and her crusade very seriously, as it should.
12/08/06
O fato é que é assustador perceber que Fischer, Haggard (que hipócrita!) e demais pastores realmente acreditam no acerto de suas ações, jamais percebendo que o que chamam de "salvação" beira, na verdade, o abuso de crianças.
12/03/06
We always think of the separation of church and state as being there to protect the state, but the film makes a powerful case that it's there to prevent politics from cheapening and commodifying faith, as well.
12/01/06
The deck is stacked here, but that doesn't make the scenes at the camp any less real.
11/30/06
Whitney Houston may believe that the children are our future, but Becky Fischer is determined to indoctrinate them well and let them lead the way.
11/30/06
Jesus Camp will convince you of one thing. Our society is more polarized than ever.
11/14/06
I sympathize with the directors' agenda, but this is a movie in which shots of American flags and 'God Bless the U.S.A.' signs are supposed to be as ominous as hammer-and-sickle insignia in a 'duck and cover' propaganda film.
11/06/06
A meaningful piece of the story of America's struggle of church and state, but still just a piece.
11/04/06
While it could be argued that this somewhat chilling documentary sets out to make some of its subjects appear foolish, the film does allow them to speak clearly and at length, with next to no editorializing.
11/03/06
...a very scary movie; one that makes it impossible to ignore the cultural schism in America, the very real war between those who know they have the answers, and those who entertain some doubt.
10/20/06
Camp is not a diatribe or a polemic... all it does is turn a camera on people who are proud enough of their actions and beliefs to talk candidly and openly about them for the camera.
10/18/06
No matter your religious or political affiliation (or lack thereof), this supremely even-handed documentary from Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady is cinematic dynamite.
10/13/06
It's almost impossible not to respond emotionally to this fascinating, sobering and all-too-brief exploration of the politicized religious right and its hopes, dreams and power.
10/13/06
Perhaps indoctrination is in the eye of the beholder. But one thing is certain: All Christians aren't the same. I'm one, and I found this film to be saddening, not heartening.
10/13/06
A chilling and fascinating look at the ever-increasing power of the organized Religious Right.
10/12/06
Lord knows the film wouldn't have been as entertaining if they'd played it straight.
10/12/06
The most surreal scene finds Fischer bringing out a cardboard standup of George W. Bush for the kids to worship -- and one can't help but note with amusement that it seems no less intelligent than the real thing.
10/11/06
An eye-opening exposure to a political force on the move.
10/10/06
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