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For the Bible Tells Me So (2007) -- An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.

Overview

User Rating:
8.1/10   995 votes
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Director:
Daniel G. Karslake
Writers:
Daniel G. Karslake (writer)
Helen R. Mendoza (co-writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
5 October 2007 (USA) more
Genre:
Documentary more
Plot:
An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Wainwright Collects Glaad Award
 (From WENN. 18 March 2008, 8:07 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Good, Thoughtful Work more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Imogene Robinson ... Herself
Victor Robinson ... Himself
Gene Robinson ... Himself (as V. Gene Robinson)
Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel ... Herself
Brenda Poteat ... Herself
David Poteat ... Himself
Tonia Poteat ... Herself
Randi Reitan ... Herself
Phil Reitan ... Himself
Jake Reitan ... Himself
Britta Reitan ... Herself
Jane Gephardt ... Herself
Richard Gephardt ... Himself
Chrissy Gephardt ... Herself
Mary Lou Wallner ... Herself
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:95 min (Sundance Film Festival)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:Unrated
Company:
Atticus Group more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The Gay man and Lesbian in the cartoon sequence are named George and Martha, after the squabbling straight couple in Gay playwright Edward Albee's classic "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" more
Movie Connections:
Features "The West Wing" (1999) more
Soundtrack:
True Colors more

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14 out of 21 people found the following comment useful:-
Good, Thoughtful Work, 7 October 2007
10/10
Author: haridam0 from United States

Only days following its New York premiere, "For the Bible Tells Me So" plays Cinematheque, Cleveland Ohio's superb film series.

A capacity audience sits attentively through this informative feature, responding audibly to its content and ending with loud applause. I found the work well prepared and executed, offering varying points of view on the subject of morality and religiosity.

Famed world leaders from far left to far right are given time to express their varied opinions, while the viewer is allowed to reach a personal conclusion. The presentation is comprehensive and fair minded in delineating key points of scripture that are used to judge sexual orientation and practices.

A film worthy of extensive screening, especially in churches of all denominations as well as civic organizations. Ultimately, it's a most valuable addition to any film collection.

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