Fresh
A brave, thoughtful documentary.
David Jenkins, Time Out
Jesus Camp
America is being born again.
2006 · 1h 24m · PG-13
Documentary
Directed by
Heidi Ewing
,
Rachel Grady
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Jesus Camp
Overview
A documentary on kids who attend a summer camp hoping to become the next Billy Graham.
Director and cast
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89%
Tomatometer
Fresh
No matter your religious or political affiliation (or lack thereof), this supremely even-handed documentary from Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady is cinematic dynamite.
Carrie Rickey, Philadelphia Inquirer
Fresh
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.
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
Fresh
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.
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
Fresh
I spent a lot of years studying the teachings of Jesus in Catholic grammar school, and I think Jesus would be appalled by what goes on in the these camps.
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
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