Which 2006 documentary follows children at a charismatic Christian summer camp in North Dakota? The answer is Jesus Camp.
Directed by Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, the film follows children attending the Kids on Fire School of Ministry, a charismatic Christian camp outside Devils Lake, North Dakota. The camp was run by Becky Fischer through her ministry, Kids in Ministry International.
The documentary focuses on children including Levi, Rachael and Tory, showing their religious upbringing, prayer practices and participation in evangelical activism. It also contrasts camp footage with a debate involving Fischer and radio host Mike Papantonio about teaching children religious and political beliefs.
A common mix-up is confusing the film with Marjoe or The God Who Wasn't There, which also examine American Christianity but cover different subjects. Jesus Camp premiered at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, though it lost to An Inconvenient Truth.