Her focus is the Satanic Temple, the non-theistic group founded in 2013 in Salem, Massachusetts. Though it uses satanic imagery, the group doesn’t actually believe in Satan (a fact that often gets overlooked in right-wing news coverage of their stunts) but rather use the idea of religious pluralism to advocate against theocracy and to challenge corrupt authority. Setting up a new series of anarchic public actions, they prove that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humour, and a few rebellious friends, you can speak truth to power in some unexpectedly profound ways. 

As charming and funny as it is thought-provoking, Hail Satan? offers a timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered thousands of people around the world.

The 6.20pm screening on Mon 2 Sept will be followed by a discussion with Boyd Sleator, Northern Ireland Humanists Development Officer, hosted by Hugh Odling-Smee from Film Hub NI.