Oscilloscope Laboratories Buys Dan Partland’s ‘God & Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism,’ Rob Reiner Producing (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor Oscilloscope Laboratories has acquired U.S. rights to Dan Partland’s “God & Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism.” The film, which was produced by Rob Reiner, is set for release in early 2024.
It features interviews with prominent faith leaders, who share their fears about this movement. According to its official description: ‘”God & Country’ looks at the implications of Christian Nationalism and how it distorts not only our constitutional republic, but Christianity itself…[it also]asks this question: What happens when a faith built on love, sacrifice, and forgiveness grows political tentacles, conflating power, money, and belief into hyper-nationalism?” The film features commentary from author David French; co-creator of “VeggieTales”and Holy Post podcast host Phil Vischer; pastor, author and Holy Post podcast host Skye Jethani; historian and author Kristin Kobes Du Mez; Christianity Todayeditor-in-chief Russell Moore; historian and author Jemar Tisby; U.S.
Presidential Medal of Honor winner Sister Simone Campbell; social activist Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II; Evangelical pastor and activist Doug Pagitt; journalist and producer Reza Aslan; journalist and advocate Rob Boston; journalist Jack Jenkins; pastor and author Rob Schenck; political commentator and author Charlie Sykes; sociologist and journalist Andrew Whitehead; historian and author Anthea Butler; journalist and author Katherine Stewart; and journalist and attorney Andrew Seidel. “Christianity is in crisis,” said Partland.
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