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With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America

With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America

Limited Series 1996 · 6 eps · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

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From the "Christian anti-Communism" of the '50s to the sophisticated politics of the Christian Coalition today, evangelical Christians have slowly but steadily re-shaped the context of mainstream American politics and culture. Using rare archival footage and candid interviews, "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" chronicles the conservative Christian political movement.

Directed by David Van Taylor

Network: PBS

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