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DEVOUT + OUT (Series)

Devout + Out (Series) DEVOUT & OUT (Series): DEVOUT + OUT is a documentary series focusing on openly queer individuals who have chosen to become or remain leaders in the Church, despite the trauma the Christian community has inflicted. Each episode follows a unique openly queer individual, documenting their journey in navigating

With Wonder

With Wonder With Wonder (2022): Born out of Director Sharon Lewis’s own muted struggle with not fitting into neat racial/Queer/Christian boxes, With Wonder takes an intimate look at the journey of members of the Queer, Christian community of colour and their attempts to answer the question: Can you be both Christian

119

119: My Life as a Bisexual Christian “119: My Life As A Bisexual Christian" Jaime Sommers Darton Longman & Todd Ltd, 2017, 160 pages At A Glance: "119: My Life as a Bisexual Christian" is an evocative memoir that delves into the challenges and isolation experienced by a

Seventh-Gay Adventists

Seventh-Gay Adventists Seventh-Gay Adventists (2012): A compelling documentary that tells the stories of three Seventh-day Adventist members grappling with their LGBTQ+ identities. The film intimately portrays their efforts to reconcile their deep faith with their sexuality, presenting a narrative that highlights the complexities and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals within the Adventist

Saved!

Saved! Saved! (2004):
This satirical comedy-drama film follows the story of Mary, a student at a Christian high school. When she becomes pregnant by her closeted gay boyfriend, she finds herself ostracized and demonized by her ultra-religious classmates and friends. The film uses humour to tackle issues of religious fanaticism, intolerance, and the

Save Me

Save Me Save Me (2007): This movie follows the story of Mark, a young gay man who is sent to a Christian ministry that claims to offer healing from homosexuality. Set against the backdrop of a religious "treatment" facility, the film delves into the themes of love, redemption, and the struggle for

Prayers For Bobby

Prayers For Bobby Prayers For Bobby (2009): This emotionally powerful film is based on the true story of Bobby Griffith, a young gay man who struggles with his identity in a devoutly religious family. Facing rejection and misunderstanding from his family, particularly his mother, Bobby's journey tragically ends in suicide. The film

Conspiracy of Silence

Conspiracy of Silence Conspiracy of Silence (2003): This film is a British drama that deals with the issue of homosexuality within the Roman Catholic Church. It follows the story of a young seminary student who is conflicted about his own sexuality and the Church's stance on homosexuality. The film delves into themes

Boy Erased

Boy Erased Boy Erased (2018):
 Based on Garrard Conley's memoir, this biographical drama tells the story of Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town. Jared is outed to his parents at age 19 and is quickly pressured into attending a gay conversion therapy program. The film explores

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