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Deep Dive: Waiting for Armageddon (2009)

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Waiting for Armageddon
Waiting for Armageddon is a 2009 documentary that examines Armageddon theology and Christian eschatology, focusing on the beliefs of some American evangelicals. These individuals interpret biblical prophecy as predicting significant events such as the rapture and the Battle of Armageddon. The film questions how these beliefs influence U.S. and Middle East relations and the potential for an international holy war. The documentary features interviews with a diverse group, including Christians, Zionists, and Jews, and investigates the political alliances between Evangelical Christians and Israel. This alliance is suggested to potentially set the stage for World War III. The film is structured around four stages of the apocalypse: Rapture, Tribulation, Armageddon, and Millennialism.

Why Watch

  • •See how theology shapes U.S.-Middle East relations.
  • •Meet influential Evangelical Christians and their beliefs.
  • •Find out about the four stages of the apocalypse.

Did You Know

•80% of 20 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
•The film is 74 minutes long and was released in 2009.
•The documentary features interviews with notable figures including George W. Bush.

Perfect For

Christian eschatologyU.S. foreign policyMiddle East relations