God Loves Uganda

God Loves Uganda

Have you heard the Good News?

2013 · 83 min · ★ 6.6 · Documentary

A powerful exploration of the evangelical campaign to infuse African culture with values imported from America's Christian Right. The film follows American and Ugandan religious leaders fighting sexual immorality and missionaries trying to convince Ugandans to follow biblical law.

Directed by Roger Ross Williams · Written by Richard Hankin

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