Praying for Armageddon
Praying for Armageddon is a political thriller that reveals the power and influence of U.S. fundamentalist Evangelicals, as they aim to fulfill the Armageddon prophecy. With close-quarters journalism, this feature documentary embeds with American believers who prepare for The Holy War and exposes how powerful megachurch pastors call for the 'final battle' that they believe will trigger the Second Coming of Christ. A deep dive into power and policy, this film unveils how politicians driven by faith embrace Israel as the key to their prophetic vision for the end of days. At any cost. Praying for Armageddon investigates the dangerous consequences of the fusion between Evangelical Christianity and American politics. Stark and gripping in approach, this film not only reveals how structures of fundamentalism weaken the very fabric of American democracy but also highlights the devastating impact religion wields on U.S. foreign policy. Praying for Armageddon uncovers how the Evangelicals fuel the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine - ultimately escalating the spirals of violence in the Middle East. From the grassroots to megachurch empires and the dark backrooms in Washington D.C., this film goes inside a movement that ultimately aims to destroy our civilization.
Micheal Rowley
Michael Rowley is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, cinematographer, and editor living in Dallas, Texas. Rowley’s work has been characterized as defiant, visceral, and deeply human. Often touting a one-camera approach, themes of justice, human connectivity and harrowing circumstance emerge throughout his films. From tear-gas filled streets of refugee camps to the open prairies of the American West, Rowley’s voice has earned him the Austin Film Society’s North Texas Pioneer Film Grant twice and four festival jury awards for exceptional work. Rowley’s feature directorial debut, Hurdle (2019), screened across the international film festival circuit and earned praise from audiences and critics alike. Touting press features in publications like The New York Times and Variety, Hurdle, was acquired by SundanceNOW and is distributed by TVF International and New Day Films. Rowley was the director, cinematographer, editor and a producer on the film.
Tonje Hessen Schei
Tonje Hessen Schei is a Norwegian film director, producer and screenwriter. She has directed the documentary film DRONE and Play Again, and has directed and produced the films Independent Intervention and iHuman. She produced Privacy of Wounds in 2018. Her film DRONE won the Norwegian Gullruten award, the Amanda award and the Golden Nymph Award. Hessen Schei studied social anthropology at NTNU before taking a bachelor's degree in film production at the University of Texas, in Austin, USA. She later majored in film production at NTNU (now: Master in Film and Video Production) at the Department of Arts and Media Studies. (en)