GEORGE W. BUSH: Faith in the White House______
Moviemaking Quality:
Primary Audience:
Adults Teens
Genre:
Documentary
Length:
1 hr. 10 min.
         Relevant Issues
What part should morality play in politics? Answer Does character matter in political leaders? Answer Separation of Church and State—When did the government pass this law and where can it be found? Answer What is the legal and moral role of the Bible and Christianity in the U.S.A.? Should God be separated from American government? Answer Where should Christians draw the line in trying to make the U.S. a Christian nation? Answer Should Christians seek political power, or should we only focus on evangelism? Answer “His faith will inspire you!” Producer’s synopsis: “He is the commander-in-chief of the world’s greatest superpower, the leader of the free world, the head of the executive branch of the U.S. government—the weight of responsibility is enormous, and it drives George W. Bush to his knees, in prayer and supplication. Like no other president in the history of our nation, Bush boldly, publicly, and genuinely loves out his faith on the job,” say the producers, who ask viewers to “decide for themselves whether President Bush’s faith has been good for America. But whatever you decide, his faith will change and inspire you. This documentary was produced independently and without any input from the White House, the Bush Administration or the Bush/Cheney Election Campaign. It is based on independent research.” / Non-political See our Christian Film News story - GO DVD bonus features include: additional Bush insider interviews, Bush faith statements from speeches, historical faith documents, recommended reading list, and responses to “Fahrenheit 9/11.” Year of Release—2004  Neutral—Whereas this movie is listed as “non-political” it certainly is projected from a certain viewpoint : that is, one that seeks to justify a preconceived position with documented evidence. …Unfortunately, this film, while it certainly portrays the faith of the president, will not in the eyes of many Christians validate that faith through hard evidence. Some examples include asking the very striking question “Will George W. Bush be allowed to finish the battle against the forces of evil that threaten our very existence?” (five minutes before the conclusion) While this question was relevant during the elections, it strikes of partisanship and extremist rhetoric. Unfortunately, this undermines the credibility of the documentary, and portrays it as simply a campaign response to Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 911.” It does not, however, respond to the charges made in that film. Given statements like those, it is obvious when looking at the “non-political” listing that the film is being used as propaganda-esque piece to influence the Christian vote, without really exploring where the president’s policies do reflect Christain values. In that sense, I think every person of faith should regard this film with a critical eye.
Better than Average/3 —Alexander G. Schugt, age 30 |
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My Ratings: Excellent/5
—LaRene J McHugh, age 50