Christian Nationalism & Donald Trump: Stephen Ujlaki Unpacks 'Bad Faith'

Rick Wilson checks in from the DNC in Chicago and brings you his interview with Stephen Ujlaki about his film, 'Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy.'

Their discussion explores the ways in which evangelical activism and religious manipulation have shaped the political landscape and caused the emergence of Christian Nationalism, a dangerous bastardization of the Gospels that helped Donald Trump win the election in 2016 and, if left unchecked, could help him win this year as well.

Aug 21, 2024

Host Michael Acevedo is joined by Stephen Ujlaki, the director of BAD FAITH, a new documentary exploring the roots and the growing reach of Christian Nationalism.i

It’s a film that Ken Burns has called “a great and powerful and timely film," filled with the dread this moment engenders; the cynical misuse of religion to advance aims diametrically the opposite of Christianity’s mission."

May 13, 2024

Your Call on KALW

STEPHEN UJLAKI on How Christian Nationalists Have Taken Over the Republican Party.

June 4, 2024

with Larry Mantle

“Well, this is absolutely fantastic.”
—Tim Cogshell

(Bad Faith review begins at 10:39.)

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.

April 26, 2024

with Elvis Mitchell

“Producer and director Stephen Ujlaki is here to break down the increasing calls for American Christian nationalism and why we should be paying attention.”

March 30, 2024

Refuse Fascism

Sam Goldman chats with Stephen Ujlaki about his film @badfaithdoc (streaming now). The doc explores the history, organization, funding & power behind the Christian Nationalist movement.

June 10, 2024

The Daily Beast

(Begins at 41:00). Filmmaker and professor at Loyola Marymount University, Stephen Ujlaki spills about his latest documentary, “Bad Faith.”

June 7, 2024

STEVE UJLAKI-Must See Doc-BAD FAITH: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy

STEPHEN UJLAKI’s documentary BAD FAITH opens with the following text: “Christian Nationalism is a political movement that believes America was founded as a Christian nation privileging Christianity over all other faiths. Masquerading as religion, this ideology exploits scripture and sacred symbols to achieve extremist objectives.” The film lays out the timeline, connects the dots, and makes clear that 1) Christian Nationalism is a political movement first, not a religious one. 2) Since the 1970s, it has been relentless, well funded, absolutely cynical, and frighteningly successful. 3) Christian Nationalists have achieved much of what they set out to do, and, if Trump wins again, have dark plans for more.

Oct 17, 2024

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Joining us is Stephen Ujlaki, a producer of over 25 feature films, made-for-television movies and documentaries. He was dean of the Loyola Marymount University School of Film and Television from 2010-2018. He worked as vice president of development and production for HBO Pictures and we discuss his new documentary, “Bad Faith: An Unholy War on Democracy," streaming on Amazon, Apple TV, Tubi, Peacock, YouTube and Google Play.

Oct 6, 2024

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The Supreme Court's Appeal to Heaven

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STEPHEN UJLAKI, director of the new documentary "Bad Faith," and ANNE NELSON, author and consultant on the film.

May 24, 2024

"This is a documentary that every American should see."

(begins at 23:00) Interview with Stephen Ujlaki, the director of BAD FAITH. “This is a documentary that every American should see.“

with Andrea Chalupa

Here to break it down for us is veteran filmmaker Stephen Ujlaki, who delved into the terrifying game plan of Christian nationalists for his new film, Bad Faith, streaming on Apple TV+, Amazon and Google Play.”

April 17, 2024

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STEVE UJLAKI on his new documentary “BAD FAITH.”

April 17, 2024

with David C. Smalley

Trump Bible, Trump babble, plus thoughts on the new documentary “BAD FAITH.”

March 27, 2024

Sharon Lisa Harper

“BAD FAITH: THE FILM” Founder Lisa Sharon Harper, who has a featured role in BAD FAITH, interviews Stephen Ujlaki and Chris Jones.

Jan 23, 2024

ANNE NELSON

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