"Had it been in the Old Testament, Harry Potter would have been put to death.� So beginneth the lesson at an evangelical summer camp for children in North Dakota at which youngsters pray, dance to Christian rock, and smash crockery for Christ (a protest against political suppression, apparently).
Star rating: ***
Dirs: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
"Had it been in the Old Testament, Harry Potter would have been put to death." So beginneth the lesson at an evangelical summer camp for children in North Dakota at which youngsters pray, dance to Christian rock, and smash crockery for Christ (a protest against political suppression, apparently).
While we are clearly meant to be disturbed by the sight of this indoctrination of children, the only thing they seem to be in danger of is being bored witless. A fascinating film, but at a time when America might be heading for a less conservative era it has the whiff of yesterday's news.
Filmhouse, March 25-27
