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  • 2020
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2020
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 31 m

Summary When the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality, the backlash by the religious right was swift, severe, and successful. Karslake's documentary looks at four faith-based families with LGBTQ children caught in the crosshairs of sexuality, identity, and scripture.

Directed By: Daniel G. Karslake

Written By: Daniel G. Karslake

  • 2020
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 31 m
  • 2020
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 31 m

For They Know Not What They Do

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Summary When the Supreme Court legalized marriage equality, the backlash by the religious right was swift, severe, and successful. Karslake's documentary looks at four faith-based families with LGBTQ children caught in the crosshairs of sexuality, identity, and scripture.

Directed By: Daniel G. Karslake

Written By: Daniel G. Karslake

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91
Jun 11, 2020
It is a stirring call to action, and an urgent warning to those who place religion above their child’s survival. Most importantly, however, the film does not judge or speak down to those who most need to hear its message.
By Jude Dry FULL REVIEW
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Jun 11, 2020
Daniel Karslake and writer/editor Nancy Kennedy are excellent storytellers, and I’m forever grateful to them and the families who participated for hopefully helping society take a step in the right direction, away from discrimination and towards equality.
By Lorry Kikta FULL REVIEW
83
Jun 12, 2020
Director Daniel Karslake (For the Bible Tells Me So) does that by homing in on singular tales — and letting them unfold largely without judgment or editorializing.
By Leah Greenblatt FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 11, 2020
This doc is always thoughtful and tightly edited, and it has an emotional impact that not many docs can equal.
By Stephen Farber FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 12, 2020
By respecting the spiritual journeys of his subjects, Karslake affirms that he is more concerned with reaching across the aisle than preaching to the choir.
By Matt Fagerholm FULL REVIEW
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Jun 11, 2020
Its success comes from interrogating the cultural assumption that there is no space for a range of sexual orientations and gender identities within religious communities.
By Lovia Gyarkye FULL REVIEW

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Production Company DK Works
Release Date Jun 12, 2020
Duration 1 h 31 m
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Website http://www.forweknow.org/
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Awards

International Film Festival WATCH DOCS
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Desperado LGBT Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Tribeca Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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