Small Group
Documentary filmmaker R. Scott Cooper goes undercover in a church small group intending to expose the dark side of Christian culture, only to confront genuine community and his own assumptions. Small Group follows R. Scott Cooper, a documentary filmmaker determined to reveal what he believes is the hypocrisy and dark underbelly of modern Christian culture. He embeds himself in an ordinary church small group, presenting a false identity so he can film and gather damning material. Early meetings introduce him to everyday believers who share meals, pray, and discuss ordinary struggles rather than the scandals he expects. Cooper keeps his camera rolling and his cover intact while noting every awkward moment he can later spin. The group’s steady hospitality and lack of theatrics begin to undercut the exposé he planned. His mission slowly collides with people who treat him as a friend instead