If you’ve ever wondered about the context behind the lines of scripture that bible-thumpers repeatedly use to denounce homosexuality, director Daniel Karslake’s insightful documentary takes on each word with the assistance of Rev. Laurence C. Keene and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Karslake interviews various Christian families with gay children to gain insight into the ramifications of their awakenings. Prominent is former Democratic Representative Dick Gephardt whose relationship with his gay daughter Chrissy is a significant touchstone.
Other families include Randi and Phil Reitan and their son Jake, ministers Brenda and David Poteat and their daughter Tonia, and Mary Lou Wallner, whose lesbian daughter Anna’s suicide taught her a lesson of tolerance too late.
While the movie seems tilted toward Christian families attempting to work through issues of having a gay son or daughter, “For the Bible Tells Me So” fills a yet another heretofore blank chapter on Gay rights.
Not Rated. 98 mins.
