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The Alpha & The Mega

60 minutes | Family | 2009 | United States of America

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Tagline

A documentary that explores the American megachurch phenomenon with a look at the different types of megachurches, their origins, and of course their opposition.

Synopsis

What is a megachurch?

Within the world of religion there exists a church so large it houses thousands of people, so popular that it brings in millions of dollars every year, so influencial that it can sway a presidential election, and so misunderstood that less than 15% of America knows the truth about the megachurch. Over 1,250 megachurches are spread across the United States and with their growing numbers comes growing opposition to their size, their methods, and their ideology.

Director's Statement

This film was a passion project of mine that took over 3 years to film. It was largely an uphill struggle because many well known megachurches didn't want to be mentioned in my film, fearing that I was going to twist the story and make an exposé. But my goal was to provide a very balanced, unbiased look at this phenomenon that's changing the face of religion in America. I set out to answer the question "what is a megachurch?" because I found and interviewed literally hundreds of people who couldn't answer that question- many of whom attend a megachurch. So if you're at all curious about these powerful, engaging, influential, and ever-growing super structures showing up on every horizon then you need to see this film. I hope you enjoy!

Directed by: Morgan Mead
Written by: Morgan Mead
Produced by: Morgan Mead

Cast

Self: Tom Stout
Self: Steve Wilson
Self: Richard Jones
Self: Tim Stevens
Self: Scott Thumma
narrator: Morgan Mead
Self: Jason Kerr
Self: Rod Pearcy

Crew

Camera: Morgan Mead
editor: Morgan Mead
editor: Sam Gapinski
editor: Brad Lechlitner
additional camera: Cady Marcum
additional camera: Han Wang
music: Jared Hudson

"If you're curious about 'Megachurches'--with who, what, why, how and 'so what' questions nagging at the back of your mind--this documentary provides a first rate introduction. Engaging yet informative, humorous yet respectful, the film has my enthusiastic endorsement. Morgan Mead of Clothespin Films is to be commended for producing the first documentary on a modern global phenomenon that is transforming the way many Christians think of 'church' and 'mission'." Jonathan J. Bonk, PhD. Executive Director: Overseas Ministries Study Center Editor: International Bulletin of Missionary Research

  • Morgan Mead

    Director

    Morgan Mead