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Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi

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Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandra Pelosi
Written byAlexandra Pelosi
Directed byAlexandra Pelosi
StarringAlexandra Pelosi
Jerry Falwell
Ted Haggard
Ron Luce
Joel Osteen
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerAlexandra Pelosi
CinematographyAlexandra Pelosi
EditorTom Haneke
Original release
NetworkHBO
ReleaseJanuary 25, 2007 (2007-01-25)

Friends of God: A Road Trip With Alexandra Pelosi is an HBO television documentary about evangelicals in the United States that is written, directed, produced, and narrated by Alexandra Pelosi.[1] The documentary first aired on January 25, 2007 on HBO.[2] Lisa Heller was supervising producer and Sheila Nevins was executive producer.[1]

In this documentary, Alexandra Pelosi visits several of the largest evangelical Christian church congregations ("megachurches") in the country, such as Lakewood Church and New Life Church (Colorado Springs, Colorado), and interviews their leaders and members.[3][4] Pelosi also visits other Christian organizations like the Christian Wrestling Federation, and a Christian-themed car club, and a Christian-themed miniature golf course.[2] The documentary also examines the relationship between Christian evangelical churches and political activism.[3][4] It covers these organizations' role in modern politics related to issues that include gay rights, abortion, and the creation–evolution controversy.[3]

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  1. ^ a b Stanley, Alessandra (January 25, 2007). "A Culture of Faith, Devoted Yet Complex". The New York Times. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Shales, Tom (January 25, 2007). "Soldiers of the Cross 'Friends of God' Captures Movement's Zeal". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Cusey, Rebecca (January 30, 2007). "Who Are These Friends of God?". National Review. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Farhi, Paul (January 21, 2007). "Of God and Camera Alexandra Pelosi Shifts Her Unblinking Approach To Filmmaking From One Hot-Button Topic (Politics) To Another (Religion)". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
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