Jesus Revolution
A biographical drama about the Jesus Movement of the 1970s, focusing on pastor Chuck Smith and evangelist Lonnie Frisbee who brought hippie culture into Christianity....
Heads Up for Parents
Frank discussion of drug use as spiritual seeking, though ultimately portrayed negatively
What's In It
Cultural & Values Guide
The film depicts the real-life Christian revival movement of the 1970s, focusing on Pastor Chuck Smith's ministry and the conversion of hippies to Christianity. Faith, salvation, and spiritual transformation are the central narrative drivers throughout the entire story.
The story emphasizes reconciliation between parents and children as young people find faith, with Pastor Smith's acceptance of the hippie converts modeling unconditional love. The film presents restoration of family bonds through Christian faith as a core redemptive message.
Community Notes
- Some may find the hippie stereotypes oversimplified
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows redemptive power of faith for broken families like Greg's
- ✓Demonstrates accepting outcasts and meeting people where they are