Eyes Wide Open Film Series, Part VI

The USC4P&J documentary films series, Eyes Wide Open, continues in its sixth season with a series of films every other Wednesday through December 2007. Films will be screened at Linux Club (Ostiense near the ex Mercati generali - see map and directions). Screenings start at 7pm followed by a brief discussion, to continue over a pizza at a nearby pizzeria. There is no charge for the screenings though donations to help cover costs of DVDs and shipping are greatly appreciated. Linux Club requires an annual membership card at 8 Euro/year.

Dec 12 - Jesus Camp (2006)
A growing number of Evangelical Christians believe there is a revival underway in America that requires Christian youth to assume leadership roles in advocating the causes of their religious movement.

JESUS CAMP, directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, directors of the critically acclaimed The Boys of Baraka, follows Levi, Rachael, and Tory to Pastor Becky Fischer's "Kids on Fire" summer camp in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, where kids as young as 6 years-old are taught to become dedicated Christian soldiers in "God's army." The film follows these children at camp as they 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.

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2007.

Directed by : Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady
Run time: 84 minutes
Web site: Jesus Camp