Episode 1 of an apocalyptic political thriller about evangelical Christian influence on US foreign policy in the Middle East.
The first episode of Praying for Armageddon delves into the evangelical Christian movement to explore its influence on democracy and American foreign policy.
Preparing for the “end times,” a grassroots pastor gathers an army of veterans in the American heartland, and ministers at a megachurch provide spiritual advice to politicians in the nation's capital.
They call for the “final battle” that they believe will trigger the second coming of Christ. Israel is central to his apocalyptic prophecy. It is with his blessing that the Trump administration controversially recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moves the US embassy there in 2018.
“It seems as if everyone has a say in the fate and future of Jerusalem, except the Palestinians who live in it,” says Palestinian activist Fayrouz Sharqawi.
Praying for Armageddon is a documentary by Tonje Hessen Schei.
