What Would Jesus Buy?

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What Would Jesus Buy?

PG

2007

1h 30m

Documentary

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The Rev. Billy Tallen and his Stop Shopping Choir embark on a cross-country crusade against the commercialization of Christmas.

Critics Consensus

WWJB is an eye opening doc about consumerism that manages to be both funny and informative.

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

Rated: 1/4

Nov 24, 2011

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Mark Holcomb

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Ben Kenigsberg

Time Out

Rated: 1/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Ian Buckwalter

DCist

In WWJB, we don't really feel like we get to know anyone that well, not even the primary subjects of the film: Billy and his choir.

Rated: 4.9/10

Jun 12, 2010

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

This funny, yet thought provoking film asks many questions that have plagued consumerism for decades. While much of the ground tracked over is old, it fits perfectly into the modern economic situation.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 30, 2008

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David Bezanson

Filmcritic.com

So we need a better movie about this subject. As usual.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jun 14, 2008

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juli k

I think this movie should be shown every week starting in September (as that seems to be when they start displaying Christmas decorations in the stores) on through December! To the critics of this movie, it might help to remember that the only way the creators can make their point is in a very tongue in cheek/snarky manor, otherwise it comes off as being "preachy". (pun intended ;)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Shopocalypse is upon us! "you dont have to buy a gift to give a gift" - rev billy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

I liked it...I couldn't figure out if Reverend Billy is completely sincere in his evangelical preaching style or if it's supposed to be ironic. He seems to have a cult status with wise-ass college students, judging by the audience members at his appearances. Makes some good points in a criazzzy style. Worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Available on Youtube. Converted to good quality video, though. Excellent stuff: the ideology, the bus crash, the exorcism at Walmart HQ, the Disneyland infiltration and much much more. What a man, Rev Billy - and what a choir. And what a message too. Watch this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Bravo! Delicious blend of humor and outrage at America's dehumanizing consumerism. Using satire to shake and wake us this film is as entertaining as it is relevant.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

funny insigtful documentary about consumerism during the holidays

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Rob VanAlkemade

Director

Rob VanAlkemade

Writer

Sangeeta Samsera Sharma

Writer

Peter D. Hutchison

Producer

Stacey Offman

Producer

Morgan Spurlock

Producer

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Synopsis

The Rev. Billy Tallen and his Stop Shopping Choir embark on a cross-country crusade against the commercialization of Christmas.

Director: Rob VanAlkemade
Producer: Peter D. Hutchison, Stacey Offman, Morgan Spurlock
Screenwriter: Rob VanAlkemade, Sangeeta Samsera Sharma
Production Co: Palisades Pictures Entertainment Group
Rating: PG (Brief Mild Language|Thematic Material)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $188.8K
Runtime: 1h 30m