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For the Bible tells me so [videorecording] / a Vision Quest/Atticus Group production ; directed and produced by Daniel Karslake ; co-producers, Helen Mendoza, Nancy Kennedy ; For the Bible Tells Me So, LLC. - Widescreen presentation. - [New York, NY] : First Run Features, c2007. - 1 videodisc (98 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Originally released in 2007. Special features: New interviews with Bishop Gene Robinson and director Daniel Karslake; film notes; resource guide.

Music, Scott Anderson, Mark Suozzo ; editor, Nancy Kennedy ; camera, Kevin Bond ... [et al.] ; narrator: Don LaFontaine. Music, Scott Anderson, Mark Suozzo ; editor, Nancy Kennedy ; camera, Kevin Bond ... [et al.] ; narrator: Don LaFontaine.

Interviews: Bishop Gene Robinson, Imogene & Victor Robinson; Brenda, David and Tonia Poteat; Phil, Randi and Jake Reitan; Chrissy, Jane and Dick Gephardt; Mary Lou Wallner; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Reverend Peter Gomes; Rabbi Brian Zachary Mayer; Reverend Dr. Laurence C. Keene; Reverend Irene Monroe.

Brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and Biblical scripture, and reveals that religious anti-gay bias is based almost solely upon a misinterpretation of the Bible. Through the experiences of five very normal American Christian familes--including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson--discover how people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member.

Not rated.


DVD, NTSC; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.


Closed-captioned.

Standard No.: 720229913058

Publisher. No.: 913058 First Run Features

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Bible and homosexuality.
Christian gays--United States.
Christianity--United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.

LC Class. No.: BS680.H67 / F67 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 261.8/35766