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Jesus Camp

2006, Documentary, 1h 27m

105 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Evangelical indoctrination is given an unflinching, even-handed look in this utterly worthwhile documentary. Read critic reviews

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Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady visit an evangelical Christian summer camp called Kids on Fire, where children take part in programs designed to strengthen and intensify their beliefs. The camp's founder, Becky Fischer, discusses her mission to indoctrinate youths in the word of God, while young campers play certain combat video games and talk about their love for Jesus.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Mature Subject Matter)
  • Genre:
    Documentary
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
  • Producer:
    Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $901.5K
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  • Distributor:
    Magnolia Films

Cast & Crew

Mike Papantonio
Mike Papantonio
Voice
Ted Haggard
Ted Haggard
Becky Fischer
Becky Fischer
Lou Engle
Lou Engle
Heidi Ewing
Heidi Ewing
Director
Rachel Grady
Rachel Grady
Director
Nancy Dubuc
Nancy Dubuc
Executive Producer
Molly Thompson
Molly Thompson
Executive Producer
Heidi Ewing
Heidi Ewing
Producer
Rachel Grady
Rachel Grady
Producer
Enat Sidi
Enat Sidi
Film Editing
Mira Chang
Mira Chang
Cinematographer
Jenna Roscher
Jenna Roscher
Cinematographer
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Critic Reviews for Jesus Camp

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Audience Reviews for Jesus Camp

  • Jan 24, 2016
    It is appalling to see the nefarious effects of religion and the fundamentalist indoctrination of children carried out by those ignorant, delusional ministers who are so strongly committed to brainwashing them into becoming a bunch of fanatics and turning the USA into a theocracy.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 29, 2014
    Though unquestionably biased, Jesus Camp is an eye-opening, oftentimes scary chronicling of the extreme practices of a radical Christian childrens' camp.
    Isaac H Super Reviewer
  • Mar 16, 2012
    Jesus Camp is a film that really can disturb many people. Most will refuse to view it due to there faith, but really along with Deliver is from Evil this is one documentary you must watch. It makes you just feel so bad for the children, and it really is a form of brainwash by evangelicals among us.
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  • Jan 12, 2012
    A fascinating documentary on a Jesus Camp run by evangelicals that provides very disturbing material outlining the brainwashing of children to adhere to a particular message. It is a reaction to Muslim extremist camps quite clearly and the intolerance instilled in the youngsters is horrible to watch.
    John B Super Reviewer
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