For the bible tells me so...

[TuckandStuiesMom]

If by "around" you mean "alive", yup, she is (she is 67).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Bryant

Yeah -- I did the Wiki thing too after I posted -- and it was just about what I remembered/expected... BUT I sure never knew Kathy Lee was AB's husband's secretary! (that puts SUCH a "six degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon" spin to it) I also never knew she was unhappy in her marriage. That could explain -- not excuse -- an awful lot.

 

[odd1]

Wow.

 

[eliza61]

I saw the trailer and the one thing that stuck out for me was the quote. "Fear does terrible things to a society". In my neck of the woods (south jersey) there is a big debate about a new video the school board purchase for the family education classes. The big controversy? One of the families in the video is 2 women and a little girl. Amazing in 2007, we're still afraid of anyone not just like us.
Definitely will have to check out this film.

 

[verticalchaos]

Very cool! I should pass it along to me dad. He's a United Methodist minister and was already working at helping his congregation become a reconciling congregation even before I came out (to which his reaction was "Ok." Which floored me as I was braced for almost anything but just point blank acceptance. It's awesome though.)

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Fitswimmer]

I love the description "straight, but not narrow". Can I use it too???

This film looks EXCELLENT and I'm really looking forward to seeing it.

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

This film is being showed this coming weekend in Orlando (well, Maitland). Anyone here going?

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I saw this film this weekend. All I can say is if you have even the slightest opportunity to see this work, then please do so.

Bring the biggest, most entrenched homophobe you know (if you can get that person to go, of course) with you. It may very well make a difference in that person's life.

This should be essential material in every high school.

 

[meeskamouska]

I jsut saw this link and am going to try and make the two hour drive to see this at a theater near me!!

I am just beginning my studies in Human Sexuality and am increasing intersted in LBGT issues.

The great thing about this film for me is that my mother and I were just having this very conversation the last time I was hoem visiting. I told her I was interested in attending my local MCC church so that I could get clarification of the Biblical teaching that are out there about this "sin". My conservative Christian mom pleasantly surprised me when she asked me to get her information. She doesn't agree with what her church teaches...but is in conflict internally and wants scripture and verse to back up her feelings that this should not be condsidered "damning" by the church.

I can't wait to get this on video....she lives in a small communtity where this movie would. most likely, never get shown.

Thanks for teh link....I will definitely be passing it on!!!

 

[2moms]

Reviving this thread...Did anyone go see it? I just saw that it came out on DVD on my Netflix queue. I'm supposed to get it tomorrow in the mail. Any reviews?

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I saw this when it was here in Orlando. It is a very powerful movie. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Watch it. Invite friends to watch it. Loan the DVD to others to watch it. Get the message out.