Highly Overrated But Still Good

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The movie is made so realistic it has a lot of that WoW feeling at the right moments and never tooo over the top. the suspense is done so well and the emotion is felt. Very well put together with the music and all.

In the United States of America, same-sex marriage has been legal since June 26, 2015, when the United States Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that state-level bans on same-sex marriage are unconstitutional. Because of this lost, many of the anti-homosexual, mega-churches had turn their attention outward to developing countries in hope to equal the playing field and repel the onslaught of homosexuality, which they view as an abomination before God. One of those churches against the tide of homosexuality, is the International House of Prayer (IHOP), a cult-like megachurch based in Kansas City, MO, whom has been actively sending hundreds of wide-eyed young white missionaries to Uganda in order to spread the gospel. Armed with millions of dollars in donated funds, IHOP Ministries has been building schools, churches and pouring much needed assistance into the Uganda culture in order to win the culture war. Without spoiling the movie, too much, 'God Love Uganda' shows, less of their positive side, and more of the negatively side of IHOP's influence, leading to a one-sided perspective. However, I can't really, 'go against that viewpoint', as there is hidden cameras and recording tape in this documentary that do not lie. In doing my own research, I found the movie by director Robert Ross Williams to be, very accurate, despite members of the IHOP, may claim. Even way before this film was even made; in 2010, members of IHOP leaded by their charismatic leader, Lou Engle, led a rally in Uganda in order to combat homosexual. There is more documentation of their involvement in Uganda's politics in the following years, leading up to the 2014 signing of Uganda's recent harsh Anti-Homosexuality Bill. Mid-while, members of the church has released public statement condemning the penalties of the bill, prior and after, the bill passing, but it was done, in order to save their own hid. It's really hard to believe that they didn't know, what the government plan to do with all the homosexuals, even if they really misunderstood it. Anyways, Engle later called for the church to examine its own sins and to oppose violence against homosexuals, so that's good. Yet, the IHOP isn't without any other criticize. After all, they barely help Uganda at all. Much of their money, they filtered into the country, goes to running the local churches missions, rather than feeding, medical or sheltering the poor. Not only that, but they still have problems with their over rich ministers being a little too sexual active with certain members of their organization. However, as much as this movie wants to make IHOP, all to blame for Uganda. It's far from the truth; they are only a minor problem in Uganda. Nevertheless, it's the American fundamentalist Christian organization The Fellowship (also known as "The Family") that had the greatest American influence on Uganda's government. After all, they're the ones that redirected millions in US aid to Uganda from sex education programs to abstinence programs, thereby causing an evangelical revival, which included condom burning. Also, I wouldn't say, North American evangelicals is all to blame for what is happening in Uganda, as that would be scapegoating propaganda. While, I do believe North American evangelicals in general, did play a big part in the endemic homophobia of that country that was once, somewhat open to gay relationship, during pre-colonialization. However, it's the British colonials that had the greatest influence on the politics of the country, not North America. Laws were remnants by them in order to control the population. Many of these out-date laws still existed. Nevertheless, Christian foreign powers, is only partly to blame. It's those in Africa that have the power, like President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Makerere Community Church Minister, Martin 'eat da poo-poo' Ssempa whom should be liability. After all, they're the ones that influence similar laws in other African Nations where Christianity is the primary religion. Yet, it wasn't all Christians that were against homosexuals in Uganda. Muslims within and out of the country, has also try to put down the homosexuals. A good example of this, was during Dictator Idi Amin's reign in the 1970s. Gay men and women were often criminalized and killed. That's one thing, this movie fails to talk about. They don't bother, talking much of the history of the country nor give details. Moreover, the film fails to provide a larger context for Uganda's overall current situation. Uganda is one of the poorest, backward countries in the world with an extremely corrupt government. Focusing primarily on U.S. missionaries without looking at the backdrop is a bit shallow. Yet, I don't think all people that believe in religion in this film, are all bad, just misguided. Fortunately, I do like how the movie doesn't demonize all believers, as there are some moderate clergymen who have been fighting for equal rights for the gays. But they are few and far between. Clearly the evils of religion, out-weight the good in this documentary. Yet, the movie isn't all prismatic, it does show hope and faith does generate change. Hopefully, both international and domestic pressure from human rights groups will be sufficient in turning the tide against these out-date laws, but only time will tell. Overall: God love Uganda is a powerful documentary that needs to be watch, from both the faithful, and those seeking for just cause. Highly recommended for anybody with a heart.

"The words of the Gospels, repeated to a child, a workman or a peasant, do not surprise him in the least. Nothing is told with a view to effect. Not a word in the Gospels is intended to startle." Ernest Hello, Life, Science, and ArtThe state of homophobia is severe in Uganda, as evidenced by God Loves Uganda, a sharp title for the influence of American conservative evangelists. These well-meaning do gooders have apparently ignited the wildfire of bigotry, so says Rev. Kapya Kaoma, a Zambian priest self- exiled from Uganda because of his support of LGBTI rights.The documentary is an honest and effective depiction of the varied support for an anti-gay bill pending before the Ugandan legislature. Because half of Ugandans are under the age of 15 and undereducated, they are easy targets for the young acolytes of the International House of Prayer (IHOP), a Kansas City Christian group sending missionaries to underdeveloped worlds like Uganda.The missionaries are effective because they believe what they preach and they are attractively young and American. The message is simple: Listen to what the Bible says, and if you still don't believe, look at these gay pornographic images of men and coprophilia, nasty stuff by any measure. Of course, that activity is hardly the usual for gays, but who's counting when it comes to recruiting?Of those most effective proselytizers, Scott Lively is an anti-gay activist who preaches about the evil gay agenda to such an extent that some feel he is responsible for stirring up the entire population. A Ugandan preacher, Robert Kayanja, says gay activity is like murder. The preachers are legion, spouting similar Biblical passages with great lungs.Although the arguments against the anti-gay movement seem spot-on, evidence shows extremists winning Ugandans. I am, however, grateful for IHOP giving Oscar-winning director Roger Ross Williams apparently full access to the business. Most extremists seem unaware of their flaws. Someday those excesses could bring down a country.

Although beautifully shot and designed as a Christian I would be terribly offended. No one from IHOP is telling the Ugandans to beat the homosexuals. Christians don't only go to Uganda to share that "homosexuality" is wrong. They go to serve the people, bring medicine, help build churches and wells. Although there is a bill originally called for life imprisonment for anyone engaging in homosexual intercourse and for the death penalty for repeat offenders. The penalties have since been reduced, but the harshness of the bill remains and it might yet become law. This is one side of the story and I think it is a wrong way. It is Simply misleading, outrageous, and don't waste your time.It blurs American Extremists to American Christians and it is simply wrong. Demonize the Christians and leave Africa alone because they are better off is the moral of this movie.

Known as the "Pearl of Africa", Uganda is undergoing a transformation movement caused by the west. In God Loves Uganda this story follows the influence of Christian missionaries who are trying to "save" this country and implement their own religious moral beliefs. The story starts off with the church of IHOP (International House of Prayer) and then transition on the how these Christian beliefs are influencing the political, cultural, and lifestyle of Uganda. Directed by Roger Ross Williams, an interesting tale of how the American Christian Right is being exported to impact the world. I saw this film as part of the Atlanta Film Festival