Lord, Save Us from Your Followers (Video 2008)

Why is the Gospel of Love Dividing America? Filmmaker and follower Dan Merchant donned his Bumpersticker Man suit and set out across America in this funny and moving look at the collision of faith and culture.

Director:

Dan Merchant

Writer:

Dan Merchant (screenplay)

Stars:

Bono, George W. Bush, Tony Campolo

Cast

Credited cast:
Bono	...	Himself (archive footage)
George W. Bush	...	Himself (archive footage)
Tony Campolo	...	Himself
Stephen Colbert	...	Himself (archive footage)
Ann Coulter	...	Herself (archive footage)
James C. Dobson	...	Himself (archive footage)
Al Franken	...	Himself
Sheila Hamilton	...	Herself
Tom Krattenmaker	...	Himself
Tony Kriz	...	Himself
Lars Larson	...	Himself
Bill Maher	...	Himself (archive footage)
Dan Merchant	...	Host, Himself
John Perkins	...	Himself (as Dr. John Perkins)
Pope John Paul II	...	Himself (archive footage)

Storyline

The humorous, provocative and moving examination of the Culture Wars and faith in America. Featuring interviews from all sides of the issues, the film is a balanced, challenging and entertaining foray into the most divisive and difficult topics in our culture. Includes interviews with Al Franken, Sen. Rick Santorum, Dr. Tony Campolo, Sister Mary Timothy, Michael Reagan, Ron Luce as well as rousing man-on-the-street interviews with director Dan Merchant dressed as Bumpersticker Man, a wild Culture Wars game show pits a Liberal Media Elite team against a team of Young Conservatives and a powerful "reverse Confession Booth" at a Gay Pride event provides unexpected emotion.

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Plot Keywords:

faith and culture

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Taglines:

The Conversation Starts Now

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements and some language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Box Office

Budget:

$980,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Big Finish Media, Lightning Strikes Entertainment, Zaccheus Film Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A call to Christians everywhere

As a Christian, this movie was one of the best messages that anyone who claims to be a Christian could hear. I have always thought of myself as a compassionate person, but Dan Merchant hit the nail on the head with his objective portrayal of what the Culture Wars today need to come to a healthy conclusion. As God says in the OT.."If MY PEOPLE, who are called by my name will humble themselves..... The answer is not to beat people over the head with the truth, but to love them unconditionally. This is the first time, as a conservative believer, that I can look at people who I thought I despised, like Al Franken or Bill Maher, and understand where they are coming from, and not only that but want to engage them in love. This movie gives the church an ear shattering answer from God to the question "What would Jesus do?"