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Christians are being urged to watch ‘Beneath Sheep’s Clothing’ before free access ends. This powerful film exposes the hidden spread of Marxist ideology in education, religion, and key Western institutions.

For one week only, the powerful 2024 documentary Beneath Sheep’s Clothing is available to watch for free on X.

Directed by Julie Behling, Beneath Sheep’s Clothing uncovers how Marxist ideology has infiltrated Western schools, churches, and institutions under the guise of compassion and progress.

First released in August 2024 and running 1 hour and 45 minutes, the film has been warmly received by Christian families and freedom-loving viewers concerned about the West’s cultural trajectory over recent decades.

Normally priced at US$12.99 to stream, the documentary was made free for one week earlier this month for anyone with an X account. Today, Behling announced the offer will be extended for another week. To create a free X account, follow the prompts here.

Co-directed by Cristhian Palacios and Steve Rey Sorensen alongside Behling, the film draws a sobering comparison between Soviet-era strategies and the current state of American institutions. It is based on Behling’s 2022 book of the same name, which explores the Communist subversion of culture in the USSR — and how similar tactics appear to be influencing the United States today.

The film argues that Marxist ideology — particularly in its modern “woke” form — has made effective inroads into five cultural institutions: education, religion, family, media, and law. Using historical case studies and modern parallels, Beneath Sheep’s Clothing presents a compelling warning that these key institutions have been subtly transformed from the inside.

A Director with Firsthand Knowledge

Julie Behling’s deep personal connection to the topic is what motivated her to produce the documentary. Raised in a Mormon household, she served as a missionary in Russia with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the late 1990s, witnessing firsthand the lingering effects of Soviet oppression.

Later, she earned dual master’s degrees in Slavic Studies and Russian and East European Studies from Florida State University, writing her thesis on underground Christian movements in the USSR. Her research, combined with real-world experience, fuels the film’s central message: cultural subversion is real, and families must be equipped to respond.

Now a homeschooling mother, Behling advocates for decentralised education and spiritual discernment, urging viewers to resist ideological drift in their own communities.

Featured experts include cultural critic James Lindsay, Christian journalist Alex Newman, New Zealand anti-communist researcher Trevor Loudon, and American pastor Rob McCoy. Together, they help trace the ideological roots of today’s woke upheaval, revealing how Marxist thinking has quietly influenced school curricula and church theology.

Lindsay, well known for critiquing radical ideologies, describes the Marxist infiltration as a coordinated effort to “transform culture from within.” Loudon, a longtime exposer of communist networks, draws historical parallels between Soviet strategies and today’s progressive movements.

Since its release, Beneath Sheep’s Clothing has earned a 9.1 rating on IMDb and gained strong grassroots support online for its timely message and impressive production quality. The film has also received enthusiastic endorsements from US Senator Mike Lee of Utah, popular commentator Glenn Beck, and actress and former MMA fighter Gina Carano.

A review by For the New Christian Intellectual describes the documentary as “the most effective presentation yet” of Marxist influence in the West, while endorsements from across X tout the film as “phenomenal,” “extremely impactful,” and “essential viewing.”

The title of the film comes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He warns against “wolves in sheep’s clothing” (Matthew 7:15). The metaphor is clear: harmful ideologies often disguise themselves as virtuous causes, entering churches and classrooms under the banner of justice or inclusion.

The film does not merely warn — it offers viewers concrete steps to protect their families, churches, and schools. By recognising ideological red flags, discerning truth from propaganda, and engaging in local leadership, viewers are encouraged to take their cultural influence seriously.

Watch Beneath Sheep’s Clothing via your X account here.