2007
Unrated
First Run Features
1 h 35 m

2007
Unrated
First Run Features
1 h 35 m

Summary Through the experiences of five very normal, very Christian, very American families -- including those of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopalian Bishop Gene Robinson -- we discover how insightful people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child. Informed by such respected voices as Bishop Desmond Tutu,...

Directed By: Daniel G. Karslake

Written By: Helen R. Mendoza, Daniel G. Karslake

2007
Unrated
First Run Features
1 h 35 m

2007
Unrated
First Run Features
1 h 35 m

For the Bible Tells Me So

Name: For the Bible Tells Me So
Genre: Documentary, Romance
Released: 2007-10-05
Duration: 1 min 35 s
Rating: 73
Cast: Imogene Robinson, Victor Robinson, Gene Robinson, Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel, Brenda Poteat

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 8 User Ratings

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Directed By: Daniel G. Karslake

Written By: Helen R. Mendoza, Daniel G. Karslake

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TV Guide Magazine

Through the hard-won experiences of these families, Karslake shows that Scripture and homosexuality are not mutually exclusive, and with the help of a number of academics and theologians, shows how the Bible has been misread, particularly during the 20th century.

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Salon

A powerful documentary.

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Chicago Tribune

Doesn’t shy from heart-tugging opportunities, and there’s a five-minute cartoon embedded in the movie that should have been excised, but beyond those problems and some stylistic dead air, this is a compelling, thought-provoking portrait of a quiet challenge rising within America’s churches.

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The A.V. Club

Bible doesn't take itself too seriously, and boasts a disarming undercurrent of gleeful prankishness.

By Nathan Rabin FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

There is no denying that the film, however inelegant, fills a need. The inevitable DVD should be packaged in a plain cardboard sleeve, so that viewers can carry it in their pockets and, if confronted by a homophobe, hand it over and say, “Watch this, then get back to me.”

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Village Voice

Daniel Karslake's movie is more human interest than agitprop.

By J. Hoberman FULL REVIEW

Entertainment Weekly

The film's argument against overly literal Bible readings may not preach to anyone but the converted, and when For the Bible Tells Me So strays from scripture, its ardent plea for sexual freedom within modern Christian life grows a bit too late-night PBS generic.

By Owen Gleiberman FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Atticus Group, VisionQuest Productions

Release Date Oct 5, 2007

Duration 1 h 35 m

Rating Unrated

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Website http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/

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Awards

GLAAD Media Awards

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Sundance Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

For the Bible Tells Me So

Top Cast

Imogene Robinson

Self - Parent

Victor Robinson

Self - Parent

Gene Robinson

Self - Homosexual Activist

Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel

Self - Gene's Wife

Brenda Poteat

Self - Parent

David Poteat

Self - Parent

Tonia Poteat

Self - Homosexual Activist

Randi Reitan

Self - Parent

Phil Reitan

Self - Parent

Jake Reitan

Self - Homosexual Activist

Britta Reitan

Self - Jake's Sister

Jane Gephardt

Self - Parent

Richard Gephardt

Self - Parent

Chrissy Gephardt

Self - Homosexual Activist

Mary Lou Wallner

Self - Mother

Cathie Talbert

Self - NH Selection Committee

Judith Esmay

Self - NH Episcopalian

Robert Strauss

Self - NH Episcopalian

Nora Demenus

Self

Mel White

Self - Founder, Soul Force

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