‘Culture Warrior’ documentary tells powerful untold story of effective conservative Christian activism
TUPELO, Miss. — The courageous life and far-reaching impact of Mississippi preacher Rev. Donald Wildmon has finally made its way to audiences in the new documentary film “Culture Warrior: Don Wildmon and the Battle for Decency.” The film was released by American Family Association (AFA) and is now available for streaming at the film’s website, culturewarrior.movie.
“Culture Warrior” is a multi-faceted chronicle of the rise of Christian activism — taking viewers through some of the most contested culture war battles of the past 50 years. When Don sits down to watch TV with his family in the Christmas season of 1976 and finds himself bombarded by violence, profanity and sexual immorality, he decides to stand up and speak out — leading him to take on additional fights against Playboy, Hollywood, TV advertisers, the art world, the ACLU, Disney and the homosexual agenda. Through a dynamic use of archival footage, music, and modern-day interviews, “Culture Warrior” gives viewers powerful insights into their own recent history.
“Don Wildmon is an unlikely hero who was constantly misrepresented and villainized by the media for his courageous stand,” says the film’s director, M.D. Perkins. “We are excited for people to hear his story in his own words — and the first-hand accounts of other culture warriors who knew Don best. We carefully crafted something that isn’t just about the history of one Christian leader but tried to make the definitive case for why his standstill matters today.”
The film is released at a time when many books and documentaries are looking back at events and figures from the late 20th century with films like “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” “Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action” or even “The Kings of Tupelo.” With controversial topics of transgenderism, gay Pride, Porn Hub, woke Hollywood and “lawfare” constantly in the news, “Culture Warrior” is a timely reflection on the need for Christians to be salt and light in a decaying culture.
“Beyond examining the life and ministry of Don Wildmon, ‘Culture Warrior’ is a look at one man’s desire to make a difference in the culture,” said Executive Vice President of AFA Ed Vitagliano. “He wanted to get a Christian perspective out into the culture, which is why he started AFA Radio. Don wanted to have the opportunity to have his say and put a Biblical perspective on the things happening in American culture.”
The documentary is available to watch for free on the film’s website, culturewarrior.movie.
For over 40 years, AFA has operated within the mission to inform, equip, and activate individuals to strengthen the moral foundations of American culture and give aid to the church here and abroad in its task of fulfilling the Great Commission. Founded in 1977, AFA has long been on the front lines of America’s culture war. Today, AFA is one of the largest and most effective pro-family organizations in the country, with nearly a million online supporters and approximately 110,000 subscribers to The Stand (formerly known as the AFA Journal), the ministry’s monthly magazine. Find AFA Action Alerts here. In addition, AFA owns and operates nearly 180 radio stations across the country under the American Family Radio banner.
For more information on the American Family Association, visit www.afa.net or follow AFA on Facebook or X @AmericanFamAssc.
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To interview the film’s director or any of the film’s contributors, contact [email protected], Beth Bogucki, 610.584.1096, ext. 105, Dawn Foglein, ext. 100, or Richard Jefferson, [email protected].
