This has massive backlash written all over it, but damn does it sound funny!
On behalf of Lionsgate, we are pleased to present RELIGULOUS, a documentary about world religion, directed by Larry Charles (BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and starring political humorist and author Bill Maher (“Real Time With Bill Maher,” “Politically Incorrect”).
The documentary follows Maher as he travels around the globe interviewing people about God and religion. Known for his astute analytical skills, irreverent wit and commitment to never pulling a punch, Maher brings his characteristic honesty to an unusual spiritual journey. The film will mark Charles’ first feature project since the critically acclaimed, wildly successful BORAT.
Here are a few quotes about the project from the filmmakers themselves:
Bill Maher:
“With religious fanatics like George Bush and Osama bin Laden now taking over the world, it seemed to me in recent years that this issue — this cause of debunking the man behind the curtain — needed to have a larger, more insistent and focused forum than late night television. I wanted to make a documentary, and I wanted it to be funny. ”
Larry Charles:
“Set to the rhythms of “Sympathy for the Devil” and “Jesus Walks,” from the Western Wall to the Vatican, from self-professed messiahs to self professed Pariahs, we will not only expose the hypocrisy and corruption in organized religion but the absurdly hilarious logic that holds it together.”
Stay tuned for more on this sure to be controversial film. I can’t wait to see more!
March 26th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
So first he says Americans are cowards for sitting offshore in boats launching missles, now this. That not cowardice you moron, its smart. You dont put soldiers in harms way when you can fire a missle far away. Now not only are you a cowardice traitor but a blashemer. Asshole. Have fun in hell. Tell Satan i said hi on your way into the fire pit. Your the hypocrite. While some organized religion does put themeselves before God, Are you without sin Maher? And that was a rhetorical question. But i guess since you believe its all bs then sin doesnt matter does it? Youre in for one big bad wakeup call someday, and unfortunately for you, itll probably be too late . I hope for your sake you wise up before it is