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Holy Wars (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Holy Wars' is a 2010 documentary written and directed by Stephen Marshall. In 2009, Marshall was inspired to make the film due to the prevalence of religious fundamentalism during this time period.[http://www.documentary.org/magazine/meet-docuweeks-filmmakers-stephen-marshall-holywars Meet the DocuWeeks Filmmakers: Stephen Marshall--'HolyWars'] Documentary.org
Synopsis
'Holy Wars' is mostly filmed from the perspective of two missionaries, Khalid Kelly and Aaron Taylor.[http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/film/2010/06/24/silverdocs-a-conversation-with-holywars-filmmaker-stephen-marshall/ Silverdocs: A Conversation with HolyWars Filmmaker Stephen Marshall] Washington City Paper The film takes a look at the religious fundamentalism in Pakistan, Lebanon, United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the decades long conflict between Islam and Christianity. The film features several interviews, including one with author Sam Harris.
Screenings
In 2010 'Holy Wars' was screened at the 14th Annual IDA Docuweeks Showcase, the Kansas International Film Festival, and at the ArcLight Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, Ca.[https://www.indiewire.com/article/stephen_marshalls_holy_wars_and_other_silverdocs_premieres_ignite_audiences Stephen Marshall's "Holy Wars" and Other Silverdocs Premieres Ignite Audiences] Indie Wire[http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2010/aug/05/stephen-marshalls-holy-wars/ Stephen Marshalls Holy Wars] Leonard Lopate Show
Reception and awards
Bloomberg and 'IndieWire' both positively reviewed the film, with 'IndieWire' stating that "'Holy Wars' provides nuanced characters that provoke discussion and self-reflection."[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-05/deadly-everest-climb-clarkson-s-cairo-affair-holy-wars-rick-warner.html Deadly Everest Climb; Clarksons Cairo Fling; Holy Wars: Film] Bloomberg The film has also received a positive review from 'Variety', writing that the film was "a poignant, disturbing reminder of how lonely, and dangerous, the righter-than-thou road can be".[https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117943300?refcatid=31 Variety Reviews - Holy Wars] Variety 'Christianity Today' called the film "riveting", saying that "what's also fascinating is the journey behind those journeys".[http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctentertainment/2010/08/finding-faith-in-the-holy-wars-1.html Finding Faith in the 'Holy Wars'] Christianity Today The 'Orlando Sentinel's Roger Moore gave the film 2 1/2 stars, stating "Marshall tries to balance his film with two equally unbending and potentially violent fanatics. He doesnt."[http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_movies_blog/2011/04/fla-film-fest-2011-movie-review-holy-wars.html FFF 2011 movie review: Holy Wars] Orlando Sentinel
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