In-Between In-Between (2011): "Finding herself on the fringes of church, Carrie Fry-Miller was once a minister in the Church of the Brethren. She became licensed at a young age, just after her 18th birthday. But when she came out as a lesbian five years later, her license was revoked. It has been
God's Love is for Everybody God's Love is for Everybody (2022): The story of First Mennonite Church Champaign-Urbana's journey of welcoming and affirming 2SLGBTQIA+ people. This Anabaptist perspective helps put faces and names to ideas and theology in helpful and life-giving ways. Watch it here:
The Grove The Grove (2022): A church in rural Appalachia comes out as fully affirming and inclusive to 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Watch as members of the church explain how they were able to unlearn what they had been taught from an early age about the queer community and how they were able to
Stories of Intersex & Faith Stories Of Intersex & Faith (2020): Caught in the crossfire at the intersection of medicine, politics, and religion, perfectly healthy intersex children are being surgically altered to look more like typical girls and boys. Surgeries and hormone replacements are begun before children can consent causing physical and
Here I Am Here I Am (2016): "Here I Am" (2016) is a poignant documentary that delves into the experiences of individuals and families within Christian communities as they navigate the challenges of coming out. It features candid discussions with parents, children, partners, pastors, and psychologists about the interplay between faith, identity,
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 (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
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! (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 (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
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