Jesus Camp

12
1h 24m
2006
6.996 /10 (369)

America is being born again.

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2006-09-15

Top Billed Cast

Becky Fischer

Self

Mike Papantonio

Self

Ted Haggard

Self

Lou Engle

Self

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