For the Bible Tells Me So

UPC: 720229913058

Studio: First Run Features

Summary: The place of gay and lesbian congregation and clergy within various Christian denominations has become an increasingly controversial issue in recent decades, and many conservative Christian leaders have justified church polices which limit the participation of homosexuals in the church (as well as support of legislation against gay marriage or civil rights for gays) by citing certain passages of the Holy Bible. But what do these passages really mean? How accurate is their translation from the original holy texts? And have they been used outside of proper context to justify a political agenda that runs counter to Christian ideals of acceptance and forgiveness? For The Bible Tells Me So is a documentary which looks at the ongoing battle of gays and lesbians to celebrate their faith without denying their sexual preferences. The film includes interviews with a number of conservative Christian families as well as V. Gene Robinson, who became the first officially ordained Anglican bishop; political activist and spiritual leader Bishop Desmond Tutu; and Chrissy Gephardt, the openly lesbian daughter of Congressman Dick Gephardt. For The Bible Tells Me So was directed by Daniel Karslake, longtime producer of the PBS news and public affairs series In The Life. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Spirituality & Ph

Awards: The Kathleen and Bryan Edwards Award for Human Rights – Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Film Presented – Sundance Film Festival Film Presented – Vancouver International Film Festival

Features: New interviews with Bishop Gene Robinson and director Daniel Karslake
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For the Bible Tells Me So

Format: DVD

Release Date: 02/19/2008

Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Alternate Wide Screen

Audio: DD2 Dolby Digital Stereo

Runtime: 98 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Chapters: Disc #1 -- For the Bible Tells Me So
1. Anita [3:53]
2. The Families [14:50]
3. What Does the Bible Say? [5:46]
4. Mary Lou [14:36]
5. Is It a Choice? [4:42]
6. A Long Trip Home [6:46]
7. Sodom and Gomorrah [5:32]
8. Unconditional Love [14:12]
9. Fear [5:31]
10. Affirmation [7:09]
11. Taking a Stand [10:51]
12. Credits [4:49]

Cast and Crew: Imogene Robinson  Actor 
Jake Reitan  Actor 
Rev. Dr. Laurence C. Kenne  Actor 
Isabella "Boo" McDaniel  Actor 
Jane Gephardt  Actor 
David Poteat  Actor 
Chrissy Gephardt  Actor 
Genevieve Robinson  Actor 
Randi Reitan  Actor 
Rev. Peter Gomes  Actor 
Victor Robinson  Actor 
Britta Reitan  Actor 
Rev. Irene Monroe  Actor 
Archbishop Desmond Tutu  Actor 
Phil Reitan  Actor 
Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer  Actor 
Brenda Poteat  Actor 
Dick Gephardt  Actor 
Tonia Poteat  Actor 
Mary Lou Wallner  Actor 
Mark Suozzo  Composer (Music Score) 
Daniel Karslake  Director 
Daniel Karslake  Producer 
Michael Huffington  Executive Producer 
Bruce Bastian  Executive Producer 
Robin Voss  Executive Producer 
Robert Greenbaum  Executive Producer 
Keith Lewis  Executive Producer 
Scott Anderson  Composer (Music Score) 

Country: USA