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Jesus Camp

Jesus Camp

America is being born again.

20067.01h 24m

Overview

Jesus Camp is a Christian summer camp where children hone their "prophetic gifts" and are schooled in how to "take back America for Christ". The film is a first-ever look into an intense training ground that recruits born-again Christian children to become an active part of America's political future.

Directed by Rachel Grady
Produced by Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing
Box Office0Revenue: $1.0M

Top Cast

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Becky Fischer

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Mike Papantonio

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Ted Haggard

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Lou Engle

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Themes & Keywords

summer campreligious educationchristianityconservatismgodchurchevangelical christianityreligious fundamentalismbelief in godright wingindoctrinationwoman directorreligious communityjesus christcommitment to jesus

About Jesus Camp

Jesus Camp is a documentary film released in 2006 exploring themes of summer camp, religious education, christianity, conservatism, god, church. Directed by Rachel Grady, it stars Becky Fischer, Mike Papantonio, Ted Haggard. Jesus Camp is a Christian summer camp where children hone their "prophetic gifts" and are schooled in how to "take back America for Christ". The film is a first-ever look into an intense training ground that recruits born-again Christian children to become an active part of America's political future.

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