Holy Wars is a 2010 documentary written and directed by Stephen Marshall. In 2009, Marshall was inspired to make the film due to the prevalence of religious fundamentalism during this time period.Meet the DocuWeeks Filmmakers: Stephen Marshall--'HolyWars' Documentary.org
Synopsis Holy Wars is mostly filmed from the perspective of two missionaries, Khalid Kelly and Aaron Taylor.Silverdocs: A Conversation with HolyWars Filmmaker Stephen Marshall Washington City Paper The film takes a look at the religious fundamentalism in Pakistan, Lebanon, United Kingdom, and the United States as well as the decades long conflict between Islam and Christianity. The film features several interviews, including one with author Sam Harris.
Screenings In 2010 Holy Wars was screened at the 14th Annual IDA Docuweeks Showcase, the Kansas International Film Festival, and at the ArcLight Hollywood Theatre in Los Angeles, Ca.Stephen Marshall's "Holy Wars" and Other Silverdocs Premieres Ignite Audiences Indie WireStephen Marshall's “Holy Wars” Leonard Lopate Show
Reception and awards Bloomberg and IndieWire both positively reviewed the film, with IndieWire stating that "Holy Wars provides nuanced characters that provoke discussion and self-reflection."Deadly Everest Climb; Clarkson's Cairo Fling; ‘Holy Wars’: Film Bloomberg The film has also received a positive review from Variety, writing that the film was "a poignant, disturbing reminder of how lonely, and dangerous, the righter-than-thou road can be".Variety Reviews - Holy Wars Variety Christianity Today called the film "riveting", saying that "what's also fascinating is the journey behind those journeys".Finding Faith in the 'Holy Wars' Christianity Today The Orlando Sentinel's Roger Moore gave the film 2 1/2 stars, stating "Marshall tries to balance his film with two equally unbending and potentially violent fanatics. He doesn't."FFF 2011 movie review: Holy Wars Orlando Sentinel
Awards Award Category Recipient Result Kansas International Film Festival 2010 Best Documentary
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External links
Faith and Fear: The Making of My Film 'Holy Wars'