Jesus Camp
Jesus Camp

Movie·2006·1h 24m

Jesus Camp

America is being born again.

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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The Story

Despite what the documentary suggests, the group featured in Jesus Camp does not represent mainstream evangelical Christianity. Becky Fischer and her “Kids on Fire” camp come out of a narrow Charismatic stream that pushes children into extreme emotional experiences, overemphasizes tongues, demons, and political “dominion,” and puts a crushing spiritual burden on young kids to “take back America for God.” This is not healthy, biblical Christianity; it is a troubling distortion. Bible‑believing Christians should not treat this film as the definition of our faith or of Christian camps in general. Most evangelical churches and camps focus on clear teaching of Scripture, the gospel of grace in Christ, age‑appropriate discipleship, and normal spiritual growth—not the kind of excesses and manipulation shown in this documentary.

Producer

Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing

Cinematography

Mira Chang

Editor

Enat Sidi

Themes

summer campdevilevilblasphemyreligious cultwoman directorfalse witnesssecular

Production House

Loki Films
A&E IndieFilms

Audience Score

70%

376 votes

Skip10%
Timepass22%
Go for it39%
Perfection29%

Where to watch

Region: US

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Cast

Becky Fischer

Self

Mike Papantonio

Self

Ted Haggard

Ted Haggard

Self

Lou Engle

Self

// crew

Crew

Rachel Grady

Rachel Grady

Producer, Director

Heidi Ewing

Heidi Ewing

Producer, Director

Mira Chang

Director of Photography

Enat Sidi

Enat Sidi

Editor

Jenna Rosher

Director of Photography

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