Many devout Evangelical Christians believe Jesus Christ will soon return, and that Israel plays a pivotal role in the unfolding of Biblical prophecy. Believers who share this apocalyptic vision are among Israel's fiercest political supporters, and many Jews welcome such expressions of solidarity. Others, however, question the motives of so-called “Christian Zionists.” This documentary by Martin Himel ( Confrontation at Concordia ) examines the complex and potentially combustible relationship between Christian and Jewish Zionists. [more]

WORLD PREMIERE – Money and the Maker: The Battle for St. Stephen's - Two Parts
Wednesdays, May 24 & 31, 10 p.m. ET, 60 mins.
Repeats Thursdays, May 25 & June 1, 11 p.m. ET

St. Stephen-in-the-Fields is a historic Anglican church in Toronto's Kensington Market. With its three culturally diverse congregations and its programs for the homeless, the church is an integral part of its community. But it's also sitting on a prime piece of urban real estate at a time when the Anglican Church of Canada faces a financial crisis. When the Diocese of Toronto told parishioners in October 2004 that they must pay off a massive debt or face closure, the news sent shock waves through the congregation. In this two-part documentary, filmmaker Robin Benger chronicles the desperate struggle to save a doomed church. He follows the story for a full year, examining in intimate detail the players, the personality clashes and the politics – and eventually becomes part of events himself. [more]