The 60s hippie invasion that made church cool—and invented modern worship music as we know it.
This historical documentary tells the story of Calvary Chapel and the Jesus Movement and traces its impact on Christianity including the birth of contemporary Christian music and worship as well as a more informal church atmosphere. Includes interviews with Chuck Smith, Franklin Graham, Tim LaHaye, and many others.
Production
Incredible period footage of barefoot hippies flooding Calvary Chapel.
Acting
Chuck Smith's dry wit cuts through the reverence perfectly.
Director
Juergen Peretzki
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Juergen Peretzki is actually Stacey's husband; the couple met through Calvary Chapel's media ministry in the 90s, making this essentially a family church project.
The 'Jesus Music' explosion this documentary traces directly enabled artists like Amy Grant and later Kanye's gospel pivot—love it or hate it, this is ground zero for Christian pop culture.
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