Doco and Discussion

Melbourne Zeitgeisters :)

This is the DEC 16 instalment in our monthly documentary series. Even if you've seen the doco being screened, the doco night is a great chance to see how the issues and material presented relates to the movement, have a general chat and get involved.

DOCO - What would Jesus Buy?

An examination of the commercialization of Christmas in America while following Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse (the end of humankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of eternal debt.) The film also delves into issues such as the role sweatshops play in America's mass consumerism and Big-Box Culture. From the humble beginnings of preaching at his portable pulpit on New York City subways, to having a congregation of thousands - Bill Talen (aka Rev. Billy) has become the leader of not just a church, but a national movement.