What Would Jesus Buy?
An examination of the commercialization of Christmas in America while following Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse (the end of humankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of eternal debt.) The film also delves into issues such as the role sweatshops play in America's mass consumerism and Big-Box Culture. From the humble beginnings of preaching at his portable pulpit on New York City subways, to having a congregation of thousands - Bill Talen (aka Rev. Billy) has become the leader of not just a church, but a national movement.
DistributorWarrior Poets Releasing
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Opening$9,527
1 theaters
1 theaters
Release DateNov 16, 2007
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Jan 3, 2008
MPAAPG
Running Time1 hr 31 min
GenresComedy
Documentary
In Release412 days/58 weeks
Widest Release25 theaters
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| Date | Rank | Weekly | %± LW | Theaters | Change | Avg | To Date | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16-22 | 68 | $15,249 | - | 1 | - | $15,249 | $15,249 | 1 |
| Nov 23-29 | 53 | $38,108 | +149.9% | 6 | +5 | $6,351 | $53,357 | 2 |
| Nov 30-Dec 6 | 51 | $35,137 | -7.8% | 14 | +8 | $2,509 | $88,494 | 3 |
| Dec 7-13 | 53 | $50,266 | +43.1% | 25 | +11 | $2,010 | $138,760 | 4 |
| Dec 14-20 | 52 | $27,295 | -45.7% | 16 | -9 | $1,705 | $166,255 | 5 |
| Dec 21-27 | 61 | $12,611 | -53.8% | 6 | -10 | $2,101 | $178,666 | 6 |
| Dec 28-Jan 3, 2008 | 58 | $21,344 | +69.2% | 5 | -1 | $4,268 | $200,010 | 7 |
