I liked this because it provided a rare and relatively unbiased glimpse at the thoughts and opinions of the ultra religious right, who most in the world (including most Americans) simply just write off as "crazy." It was interesting, to me, to be able to listen to them move past the typical talking points that the talking heads of the right harp on extensively, and actually provide a window on where they were coming from. In the end, you feel kind of sad for a number of the people, not because of their values, but because of what happened to them in the end.
Overall though, this film lacks focus. The author of the namesake book appears a couple of times, but there's real clear connection for why he appears. The farmers union guy provides a minimal counter-balance, and the abortion clinic employee only vaguely fits with the premise (at least, what I interpreted as the premise). The film follows people, but it's not really about the people. It's about... I guess I don't really know. It may be that it's just trying to be too much.
Overall though, this film lacks focus. The author of the namesake book appears a couple of times, but there's real clear connection for why he appears. The farmers union guy provides a minimal counter-balance, and the abortion clinic employee only vaguely fits with the premise (at least, what I interpreted as the premise). The film follows people, but it's not really about the people. It's about... I guess I don't really know. It may be that it's just trying to be too much.